Bel · 2 days ago
Quality Lab Technician M-F 8 hours, 2nd Shift - Starting at $23.81/hr
Bel Brands USA is a leading company in the dairy industry, known for its popular brands like The Laughing Cow and Babybel. They are seeking a Quality Lab Technician to support quality and lab processes, including product quality inspection and development support, while ensuring safety and compliance with standard operating procedures.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Consistently follows all standard operating procedures, including ensuring appropriate equipment settings, reporting and general corrective actions to resolve operational issues
Responsible for successfully meeting established KPI’s
Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities. Uses effective approaches for choosing course of action and/or development of solutions
Knows how and when to apply technical skills or procedures and performs complex tasks in area of expertise
Perform daily checks and verifications of the following: weights, scales, codes, labels, case print, allergens, metal detectors, finished products, and sanitizing chemicals
Support research and development functions, including shipping samples, raw materials, sampling, inspections and documentation
Sample collection from production lines, preparation and testing
Inspection of products for packaging integrity and code information
Test Result review, analysis and record keeping
Organoleptic analysis (tasting) of product 'in process'
Calibration of instruments and equipment including, but not limited to, pH meters, thermometers, temperature recording devices throughout the facility
Participation in 'round robin' testing of analytical and microbiological skills within department and with outside agencies
Reagent preparation and media preparation
Generate hold reports and responsible for daily data entry into Quartz and SAP
Follow developed techniques for the sterile sampling of products
Develop an understanding of how to interpret raw materials manufacturing codes is responsible for maintaining the warehouse in an orderly manner
Monitor products in warehouse for shelf life, proper coding, and flavor. Maintain proper rotation in cooler and monitor and record cooler temperatures
All other duties as assigned
Follows all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others
Follows all environmental protocols as applicable to the job
Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy
Follow all food safety procedures
Maintains a sanitary and safe work area; performs housekeeping duties as necessary and/or required
Detects potentially hazardous conditions and problems and takes appropriate action to report and/or correct
Qualification
Required
Minimum of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Data entry skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal in English
Demonstrated computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and Microbiology Lab System database
Demonstrated basic math skills is required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and exponents
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing problems
Preferred
6 months of lab or quality experience is preferred
Knowledge of SAP system is preferred but not required
Company
Bel
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses.
Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1946-12-11IPO
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