Quality Lab Technician (1st Shift)
About The Position
Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961. Ornua is actively seeking a Quality Technician to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. As a Quality Technician, you will perform inspections and procedures related to Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs, and will assist the department in performing and documenting all regulatory compliance requirements. The Lab Technician works closely with production staff in reporting any out - of - specification products, ingredients, or conditions as soon as possible. They will work cross-functionally to ensure all employees follow GMP’s and Quality protocols as defined by local, state, and federal regulations. Must be highly motivated and organized with the willingness to learn. May occasionally be required to lift up to 55 lbs. Your contributions will strengthen our operations, support our culture of continuous improvement, and help Ornua deliver high-quality products enjoyed by consumers around the world.
Requirements
- High school education
- Microsoft Tools
- Strong oral, listening, written and electronic communication skills (English) in order to communicate with facility leadership.
- Ability to read and understand procedures, and accurately record / transcribe data
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, averages, density, area, circumference, and volume with accuracy and ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Nice To Haves
- Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry Degree (Not required)
- General knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Sanitation, and Production
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Dairy
Responsibilities
- Efficiently learns and retains knowledge about inspection and analytical procedures
- Contributes to special projects as assigned by FSQ Lead
- Contributes to the Positive Release and Hold Program
- Assists SQF Practitioner(s) in Food Safety Program review in preparation for SQF Audits
- Performs Redzone QMS Inspections
- Becomes trained in and perform internal audits
- Understands and enforces facility GMP sand safety requirements
- Informs upper management immediately of any food safety risks or significant non-conformances and take action to maintain the integrity and efficacy of the Food Safety and Food Adulteration / Food Defense programs
- Applies knowledge of customer expectations and Food Safety & Quality standards to adequately protect customer and regulatory requirements
- Assists with decision-making, assessing risk, trouble-shooting, problem solving
- Completes any task as assigned by FSQ Lead
Benefits
- Career progression opportunities, including global mobility.
- Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
