Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Steuben Foods•Elma, NY

4h•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly operating as a longstanding family-owned business. With roots firmly planted in Western New York, we are committed to providing our customers with superior aseptic products in a safe, clean, and efficient workplace environment. Our dedication to excellence in food safety and quality, innovation, and continued growth has propelled us to become a trusted name in the industry. At our company, our core values include honesty, integrity, work ethic, loyalty, and accountability. We prioritize creating an environment where these values thrive, while also recognizing that our people are our most important asset. As a 700+ manufacturing company based in Western New York, we take pride in contributing to the local economy and community. Lab Tech Grade 1 Position is responsible for performing all tests, analysis and evaluations in all of the primary plant production areas, effective communication with management and plant production personnel, documentation of compliance records and performance of job duties as outlined below in the Quality Control Laboratory

Requirements

Minimum: Associated or military degree in technical or physical sciences

Responsibilities

Performs quantitative and qualitative tests on raw materials, work in process and finished products to determine composition, sensory, microbiological condition and compliance to specifications.
Performs tests and evaluations of packaging materials and packs to determine integrity and compliance to specification.
Documents results of testing, procedural methods, product condition and composition and process operating conditions on appropriate records and maintains such records in an accurate and orderly manner. Assures that records, logs and data are in compliance with associated regulatory and company requirements.
Effectively communicates out of specification results of testing, evaluation or observation to appropriate company personnel to generate reaction to out of compliance conditions to prevent or minimize losses.
Shows development of analytical and technical skills with passing grades in testing of internal/external blind sample programs.
Begins to participate in performance and understanding of Tech 2 responsibilities.
Participates in completion of Performance Excellence Program tasks.
Effectively communicates assigned workload and work changes to the next shift. Reviews and initials laboratory communication log.
Understands and performs basic instrument troubleshooting.
Performs tasks in compliance with all company standards, including those for safety and efficiency. Attends required OSHA and safety training classes.
Performs any other duties as assigned or required.