WAV QC Melt Lab Technician

Leprino Foods Company • Waverly, NY

46d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

At Leprino Foods, we strive to be the WORLDS BEST dairy food and ingredient company. Leprino Foods is the world's largest supplier of mozzarella cheese and one of the largest suppliers of premium dairy nutrition ingredients. Our customers and business partners span the globe and include many of the world's largest food companies, restaurant chains and distributors. The Quality Melt Lab Technician position is responsible for monitoring all aspects of product quality, from incoming raw materials to the finished product, and reports results to appropriate management personnel. Schedule: Leprino Foods is a 24/7 operating facility; the employee must be willing and able to work on days or nights. The current vacancy is on the night shift, from 4:00pm-4:30am. We have a 12-hour schedule which has a 2-2-3 rotation that allows for every other weekend off. After training is complete, new hires will be assigned a regular schedule on the next available shift.

Requirements

• You must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Must be able to work Sunday-Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays and required overtime to support a 24-hour / 7-day operation.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 12.5 hours, with majority of time standing or walking.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Able to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Good time management skills.
• Must be able to lift and carry moderate weights repeatedly throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• One-year prior manufacturing experience.
• Specific vision may be required for this position, including close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended time periods.

Responsibilities

• Test product performance, including bulk grading, melt, measure, ribbon dimension and temperature. Present performance test results to management team during product showing.
• Advise appropriate management personnel about out of specification conditions and place product on hold.
• Collect, document, pack, and ship samples as required.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure product is free of extraneous through periodic process checks and record keeping, including monitoring GMP's and proper metal detector checks.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner while observing all SOP and GMP guidelines.
• Adhere to safety procedures and practices through the handling of flammables, caustics and corrosive chemicals.
• Any addition duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with Leprino Foods means you'll be part of a worldwide family of individuals dedicated to producing high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Your contributions will be noticed and rewarded as you work to further our company, our customers and one another.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees