Quality Lab Technician

Land O'Lakes•Turlock, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. As the Quality Lab Technician, you will be an important member of the manufacturing plant quality team and perform tasks that are essential to manufacturing a safe and quality product. This position is a hybrid of desk work, lab work, and labor-intensive tasks as needed. This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Requirements

3+ years of quality and/or lab experience
Required High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree
2 year of experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Conduct daily routine checks on equipment to ensure proper maintenance and operation of the lab equipment, metal detector, as well mixer and packer scale verification
Complete daily and weekly physical and lab testing on product, to ensure compliance to specifications. Includes mycotoxin tests, pellet durability and measurements, and inspection of triple crown products
Monitor and maintain internal product testing records according to corporate guidelines
Complete regular cleaning of essential lab equipment to ensure proper operation and calibration
Manages product retain sample inventory
Manages rework and medication ingredient inventory
Monitor and verify adherence to manufacturing sequencing program
Completes monthly feed inspection
Completes monthly housekeeping inspection audit
Completes monthly inventory audit
Communication and coordination with the NIR Lab
Follows all Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP’s)
Knowledgeable of the Feed Quality Management System (FQMS) and assist in maintaining the program.
Helping to keep the plant audit ready always
Assists in the HACCP prerequisite program implementation, training, and records
Work with Pest Control contractor maintain Pest Control Program and problem solve solutions to corrective actions.
Comply with safety and environmental requirements
Serves as a member of the safety committee
Maintain QA Lab cleanliness and inventory
Serve as weekend coverage as production schedule demands
Assist Quality/EHS Manager in other functions, as necessary.
Serves as Quality Manager in Managers absence