Quality Control Technician (12 Hour Days - Rotating Weekends)

fairlife•Webster, NY

8h•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position that provides key support for the Quality Department. Responsibilities include water testing, raw milk testing, raw and pasteurized load out testing, Finished Product testing, microbiological testing, chemical titrations, and work-in-process testing. The employee is responsible for generating daily reports, data entry and collection, project assistance, filing, assisting in the conduct of special studies, calibrations, data collection, and communicating with other departments.

Requirements

Minimum of (1) year experience in a laboratory setting is required.
Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.
Ability to operate lab testing instrumentation correctly.
Understanding of microbiological plating, Foss analytical equipment, pH meter and other laboratory instrumentation.
Ability to operate all instrumentation in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
Ability to perform testing and documenting of bulk product loadouts.
Ability to perform daily quality line audits, evaluations and testing on plant floor as assigned.
Ability to fill out required laboratory data worksheets and logs in an accurate manner.
Ability to maintain all results and reports in a confidential manner.
Ability to maintain a clean, orderly, and neat work area at all times.
Ability to keep area stocked with sufficient supplies to perform job responsibilities.
Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
Ability to prepare all solutions and media required in the performance of laboratory tests.
Ability to recognize and notify Quality Assurance Manager and appropriate operations supervisors of any unusual results or product defects.
Ability to perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological test.
Ability to report immediately to supervisor or manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the plant equipment or lab instrumentation.
Ability to follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GLP’s rules.
Ability to ensure verification of approved incoming raw milk producers.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Ability to identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Ability to control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Nice To Haves

College is highly preferred but not required.
May be required to obtain and maintain a NYS milk receiver, Appendix N and or Phosphatase License.
May be required to perform sensory evaluations on all finished products.
May be required to be PMO certified for raw milk sampling and antibiotic residue screening.

Responsibilities

Operate lab testing instrumentation correctly, including testing for moisture/solids, protein, fat, and pH.
Understand microbiological plating, Foss analytical equipment, pH meter, and other laboratory instrumentation.
Operate all instrumentation in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
Obtain and maintain a NYS milk receiver, Appendix N and/or Phosphatase License, if required.
Ensure raw milk is received within specifications and meets all food safety and quality requirements.
Perform testing and documenting of bulk product loadouts.
Perform daily quality line audits, evaluations, and testing on the plant floor as assigned.
Perform sensory evaluations on all finished products, if required.
Fill out required laboratory data worksheets and logs accurately.
Maintain all results and reports in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and neat work area at all times.
Keep the work area stocked with sufficient supplies.
Utilize computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Communicate results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
Prepare all solutions and media required for laboratory tests.
Recognize and notify the Quality Assurance Manager and appropriate operations supervisors of any unusual results or product defects.
Perform necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological tests.
Report immediately to supervisor or manager any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning plant equipment or lab instrumentation.
Follow all safety, work, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and GLP's rules.
Ensure verification of approved incoming raw milk producers.
Be PMO certified for raw milk sampling and antibiotic residue screening, if required.
Assist with state and federal screening inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Included
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
Our manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and a pristine work environment
This position is eligible for bonus.