Technician, Quality Assurance Relief

California Dairies • Turlock, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Q.A Technician is responsible for analytical and microbiological evaluations of all milk and butter products, etc. To provide assistance to all other departments as required to aid in the production of quality products and the monitoring of process controls. This role supports and enforces SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. Food Safety and Quality are the responsibilities of this position. The company is an equal employment opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP’s.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work well with other people.
• Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dairy Science, Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or related field or Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in dairy laboratory testing.
• English is required as the written and spoken language.
• Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain both Limited Samplers and Weigher’s license and Charm Test certification.
• General knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two-hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours.
• Lifts up to 36 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Occasional lifting/carrying 55 pounds may be required.
• Frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 55 pounds in a repetitive manner.
• Will bend and stoop often.
• Will sometimes squat.
• Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required.
• Will often twist and turn while carrying.
• Will occasionally climb and/or balance.
• Will frequently reach in a repetitive manner.
• Will frequently grasp and manipulate in a repetitive manner.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform any and all analytical testing as needed, i.e.: moisture, fat, pH, total solids, titratable acidity, salt, electrical conductivity, antibiotic, etc.
• Perform any and all bacteriological testing as required, i.e.: total plate count, yeast and mold, coliform, environmental monitoring, air monitoring etc.
• Perform confirmation testing on presumptive positive antibiotic loads, to include sulfa and tetra on the Charm II and confirmation of Beta Lactams on Charm S/L.
• Obtain and maintain a Limited Samplers and Weigher’s license.
• Set-up, operate, maintain, clean, and calibrate all pieces of laboratory equipment maintained in the laboratory and other departments.
• Adhere to procedures to ensure accuracy of results.
• Operate automated equipment for testing of milk, and butter products.
• Follow all necessary safety precautions while testing and while in other departments, such as the use of safety glasses, gloves, proper transferring of chemicals, etc.
• Operate personal computer and systems computer to input necessary data.
• Maintain all results and reports in a confidential manner in accordance with the CDI Letter of Confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Keep area stocked with supplies.
• Perform quality related tasks such as hold procedures, extraneous reports, shelf-life evaluations, etc.
• Communicate results, etc. to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, professional manner.
• Prepare all solutions and media required to perform all laboratory tests.
• Recognize and notify Q.A. foreperson/appropriate supervisors of any unusual results or product defects.
• Perform the necessary rechecks for analytical and microbiological tests.
• Aid in training of new laboratory personnel.
• Cover cross functionally as trained.
• Notify supervisor in the event that standards are not met.
• Assist with break and lunch relief as needed.
• Ensure all work is done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures.
• Climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaces.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
• Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level