Quality Assurance Lab Technician - C Shift (Day)
About The Position
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. This role involves collecting samples and performing physical and microbiological analytical sampling and testing of raw ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines. The technician will identify and communicate out-of-specification results, maintain QC records, prepare stock solutions, calibrate and maintain lab equipment, and perform environmental control swabbing. The position also requires knowledge of consumer complaint investigations, support for internal/external audits and recall programs, preparation of production records, and distribution of customer certificates of analysis. Proficiency with all quality control functions, adherence to state regulatory licensing/certificate requirements, good laboratory housekeeping, compliance with Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP’s) and federal, state, and local dairy food regulations are essential. The role also emphasizes adherence to the Saputo Code of Ethics and Company Values, and professional collaboration with co-workers and other departments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Ability to apply and interpret results of physical and microbiological testing.
- Ability to prepare various stock solutions used in the laboratory.
- Ability to prepare and process production records.
- Must be proficient with all quality control functions throughout the facility.
- Must be able to complete, pass and maintain specific State regulatory licensing/certificate requirements (CDFA, DFA Appendix N, Good Laboratory Practices).
- Ability to pass and successfully maintain regulatory certification, as required.
- Strong math skills.
- Strong computer and business skills (SAP, Microsoft Office products, email, copy, scanning)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated work history
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree with a concentration in Food or Dairy Science preferred.
- Previous experience with food quality specifications, process control monitoring and positive release documentation or similar experience with strict adherence to protocol is preferred.
- Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications is a plus, but not required.
- An working understanding of food manufacturing acronyms (SQF, QA/QC, CQP, QAP, HACCP, SOP,5S, GMP, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Collects samples and perform physical analytical sampling and testing of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished goods dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines.
- Perform microbiological/bacteriological sampling and testing of dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines.
- Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification analytical test results.
- Routinely collect product samples from production lines as outlined by testing requirements.
- Maintain all QC records and filing.
- Accurately and neatly complete analytical testing documents and enter data into system.
- Prepare various stock solutions used in the laboratory.
- Calibrate and maintain all lab testing equipment.
- Perform environmental control swabbing after clean-up and CIP/SIP.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Support mock and product recall program guidelines.
- Prepare and process production records to isolate any out of specification product including any product deviations from standard, on-hold, regulatory holds, etc.
- Prepare and distribute customer certificates of analysis.
- Perform good laboratory housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.
- Comply with all Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP’s).
- Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
- Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo Company Values.
- Work together professionally with co-workers and other department personnel.
Benefits
- Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
- Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
- Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
