LAB-QUALITY & ASSURANCE-SPRINGFIELD

Bluegrass Ingredients Inc•Springfield, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician performs daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming raw products, on-line samples, and finished products following established guidelines and procedures. This role involves data entry in the Food Safety System and the internal ERP System, accurate reporting and documentation of test results, and recognizing abnormal results or equipment malfunctions. The technician is responsible for communicating out-of-spec results to the QA Manager, organizing work for maximum efficiency, performing routine maintenance and QC of equipment, and cleaning the work area. Additionally, the role includes performing weekly environmental swabbing, maintaining a positive attitude, using appropriate resource materials, and complying with plant regulations concerning GMPs, safety, and loss control. A key responsibility is identifying and addressing food safety hazards, with the authority to act immediately if possible and the obligation to notify a supervisor or management if a hazard is identified. The employee must also attend all required safety and food safety training and perform any duties assigned by their supervisor, exhibiting accuracy and repeatability in all testing areas.

Requirements

Must be neat and clean.
Must be punctual.
Must have good computer skills. Microsoft Office, ERP Systems, etc.
Must have good manual dexterity.
Must present a positive attitude toward co-workers and job.
Must do other work as assigned.
Must obtain certification for testing of raw milk, UK Regulatory Services.
Must obtain certification for antibiotics, micro testing, Kentucky Dept for Public Health.

Responsibilities

Perform daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming “raw” products, on-line samples, and finished products following established guidelines and procedures.
Complete data entry in the Food Safety System as well as the internal ERP System.
Accurately report and document test results and complete appropriate forms, reports.
Recognize abnormal results and lab equipment malfunctions, and make appropriate decisions in relation to quality issues.
Communicate out of spec results to QA manager.
Organize work to obtain maximum efficiency.
Do general routine maintenance and QC of equipment and cleaning in area.
Perform weekly environmental swabbing.
Present a positive attitude toward job, co-workers, and other departments.
Use appropriate resource materials.
Complies with plant regulations concerning GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety requirements and work rules, and loss control procedures.
Responsible for identifying and addressing any food safety hazards. In the event that a food safety hazard is identified, the employee is to notify their supervisor, a member of Quality, or a member of the Leadership Team. Employees are empowered to immediately address a food safety hazard if they have the ability.
Responsible for attending all required safety and food safety training.
Perform any and all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Must exhibit accuracy and repeatability in all areas of testing.