LUB Quality Lab Technician

Leprino•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For our state-of-the-art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Quality Lab Tech (overnights). This position pays $23.65 per hour. There is an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay. The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for all analytical and performance evaluations at the plant. The Quality Lab Tech is also responsible for maintaining inventory supplies accordingly. This position is responsible for ensuring that proper communication is provided to both Quality supervisor, QE group leader, and production with any testing/evaluation deviations. Responsible for the operation of lab tests in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of equivalent work experience is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Must be able to work overtime and holidays when required.
Must be able to read/write and perform basic arithmetic in order to understand the S.O.P.’s, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safe work practices.
Must be able to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Manufacturing, Quality in Food, or Quality in Dairy industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
Review Quality SOPs for understanding and standard processes.
Read and interpret manufacturing specifications.
Handle samples properly prior to, during, and after required testing.
Understand and explain testing procedures with knowledge of proper recording requirements.
Ensure equipment is working within specified operating parameters and perform basic troubleshooting.
Perform physical evaluations of product.
Pull required samples and test/analyze in accordance with Cyberdocs and corporate requests.
Generate Quality Alerts and provide timely communication to all affected parties.
Perform required packaging checks as required per manufacturing specification.
Maintain current and accurate record keeping for lab paperwork.
Maintain open communication with different departments.
Direct interaction with the production team, FedEx, and TWW representatives.
Ensure all analytical, performance, and micro samples are pulled aseptically.
Maintain and track samples pulled and ensure detailed communication with production when reseal and replacard are required.
Work in a high-stress environment.
Effective communication with the sales, corporate, and plant team.
Work collaboratively with different departments to ensure customer service goals are met.
Make calculated decisions.
Request product from warehouse pending needs for release in an accurate and timely manner in SAP.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or group leader.
Adhere to all company and regulatory GMPs.
Comply with corporate rules and regulations.
Multi-task.
Troubleshoot lab equipment to ensure standards are met.
Maintain clean and orderly work area, participating in the Master Sanitation Schedule.