Utility Lab Analyst

Kraft Heinz•Lowville, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Lab Analyst position is responsible for performing a variety of quality control and assurance duties within the laboratory. This role involves vacation coverage for various functions within the Quality Department, including Finished Product Analysis, Bacteriology, Thermometer Calibration, and Hold & Release. The analyst will also conduct allergen inspections, manage the Sink validation program, perform calibration sampling, assist with fork truck operations and inventories, conduct cooling studies, and perform DMC & Antibiotic testing. Additionally, the position requires managing the Kraft Heinz water program and providing coverage for string cheese-related tasks. Key responsibilities include environmental monitoring (equipment swabbing, air exposures), calibration and thermometer verification, analytical testing (wet chemistry like Fat, moisture, Titratable Acid, pH, Salt), and microbiological monitoring and testing (DMC, Petri-film/Pour plating, environmental). The role also involves data entry and retrieval using SAP, disposal of product, handling customer sample requests, delivering products to the lab, shipping samples, general housekeeping, and completing weekly period work and other assigned quality and sanitation duties. The position requires specific licenses: Milk Receivers, Direct Microscopic Count & Charm Antibiotic detection, and a Fork Truck license. The analyst must adhere to sanitation and quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance with all policies and maintaining a clean work area. Safety is paramount, requiring adherence to the Kraft Heinz Safety Process, LOTO procedures, and keeping oneself and others safe. The role is expected to work on all shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a schedule that fluctuates based on a 7-day production week. Flexibility to perform different duties throughout the week is necessary.

Requirements

Milk Receivers license
Direct Microscopic Count license
Charm Antibiotic detection license
Fork Truck license
Knowledge retention of all job duties trained on
Capable of referencing JSM’s as needed
Ability to work on all shifts
Ability to work weekends and holidays
Flexibility to perform different duties throughout the week as required

Responsibilities

Vacation coverage for Quality Department functions (Finished Product Analyst, Bacteriologist, Thermometer Calibration, Hold & Release)
Performing allergen inspections
Managing the Sink validation program
Performing calibration sampling
Assisting with fork truck/inventories
Conducting cooling studies
Performing DMC & Antibiotic testing
Managing the Kraft Heinz water program
Providing coverage for string cheese
Environmental Monitoring including Equipment Swabbing and air exposures
Calibrations and Thermometers
Analytical testing including wet chemistry (Fat, moisture, Titratable Acid, pH, Salt)
Microbiological monitoring and testing (DMC, Petri-film/Pour plating, environmental)
Entering & retrieving data using SAP
Disposal of finished product or raw ingredients
Handling customer sample requests
Product delivery to the lab
Shipment of samples
Thermometer verifications
General housekeeping
Weekly period work
Other quality and sanitation duties as assigned
Ensuring equipment, area, and machinery are cleaned and sanitation rules are followed
Keeping work area clean and picked up for the following shift
Ensuring all products manufactured comply with the Quality Assurance Program and policies
Reviewing quality programs to conduct positive release of finished product
Following safety instructions and keeping self and others away from harm
Adhering to LOTO policy and procedures

Benefits

Affordable access to healthcare
Protection and saving for the future
Plans tailored to meet employee and family needs
Events, resources, and learning opportunities for physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being
Medical coverage
Prescription Drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Screenings/Assessments
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Leave of Absence
Recognition programs
Training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Programs
Family Support Programs
401k
Life insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance