Utility Lab Analyst

Kraft Heinz • Lowville, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Lab Analyst position is a key role within the Quality Department, responsible for a variety of analytical and quality assurance tasks. This role involves providing coverage for other Quality Department functions, performing inspections, managing specific quality programs, and conducting both wet chemistry and microbiological testing. The analyst will also be responsible for data entry, sample management, and ensuring adherence to sanitation, quality, and safety protocols. The position requires flexibility to work across all shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a schedule that may fluctuate based on production needs.

Requirements

• Milk Receivers license
• Direct Microscopic Count & Charm Antibiotic detection license
• Fork Truck license
• Knowledge retention of all job duties trained on and capable of referencing JSM’s as needed.
• Adherence to LOTO policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Vacation coverage for Finished Product Analyst, Bacteriologist, Thermometer Calibration, and Hold & Release.
• Performing allergen inspections.
• Purchasing duties.
• Managing the Sink validation program.
• Conducting calibration sampling.
• Performing fork truck operations and inventories.
• Conducting cooling studies.
• Performing DMC & Antibiotic testing.
• Completing weekly period work and owning assigned quality programs.
• Managing the Kraft Heinz water program.
• Providing coverage for string cheese production.
• Conducting Environmental Monitoring, including Equipment Swabbing and air exposures.
• Performing Calibrations and Thermometer verifications.
• Performing Analytical testing including wet chemistry (Fat, moisture, Titratable Acid, pH, Salt).
• Conducting 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.
• Delivering product to the lab.
• Shipping samples.
• Performing thermometer verifications.
• General housekeeping duties.
• Completing weekly period work.
• Performing 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.
• Retaining knowledge of all job duties trained on and referencing JSM’s as needed.
• Reviewing quality programs to conduct positive release of finished product.
• Following safety instructions and adhering to LOTO policy and procedures.
• Keeping self and others away from harm while performing duties.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future.
• Plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Physical benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments.
• Social benefits: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training.
• Emotional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
• Financial benefits: 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed