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HP Hood LLC · 10 hours ago

Lab Technician - 2nd shift

Arkport, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.50/hr - $26.16/hr

HP Hood LLC is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States, founded in 1846. The Lab Technician role involves performing various analyses on products, maintaining quality control, and supporting food safety practices within the laboratory environment.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, bacteriological, and organoleptic analysis of raw, in-process, and finished products

Obtain samples for testing from silos, tanks and production lines

Generation of processing batch tickets from computerized system

Preparation of lab testing materials/supplies

Maintain a professional relationship with production and maintenance personnel

Instruct, and train present and future laboratory technicians as needed

Maintain, review, and distribute quality control reports as requested by QA Manager

Calibration of laboratory equipment to assure proper testing

Review of lab procedures and policies

Assist in the samplings and shipment of monthly customer, sales, and regulatory samples

Accept, suggest, and assist in the assignment and performance of special projects

Be active in the development and enforcement of Lab Safety practices

Attend trade organization meetings and training sessions as deemed appropriate by the Q.C. Manager

Support SQF by maintaining food safety through completing job tasks and maintaining the area in a sanitary manner

Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements

Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill

Carry out additional duties assigned by the Lab QC Manager or Supervisor

Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way

Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Pick up work area before leaving at the end of shift

Current knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel. Adapt to new technology as it comes into the department

Must be a team player

Qualification

Chemical analysisBacteriological analysisFood microbiologyDairy standards knowledgeCIP sanitation knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeMulti-taskingBasic English/Math skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerWork independently

Required

Perform chemical, bacteriological, and organoleptic analysis of raw, in-process, and finished products

Obtain samples for testing from silos, tanks and production lines

Generation of processing batch tickets from computerized system

Preparation of lab testing materials/supplies

Maintain a professional relationship with production and maintenance personnel

Instruct, and train present and future laboratory technicians as needed

Maintain, review, and distribute quality control reports as requested by QA Manager

Calibration of laboratory equipment to assure proper testing

Review of lab procedures and policies

Assist in the samplings and shipment of monthly customer, sales, and regulatory samples

Accept, suggest, and assist in the assignment and performance of special projects

Be active in the development and enforcement of Lab Safety practices

Attend trade organization meetings and training sessions as deemed appropriate by the Q.C. Manager

Support SQF by maintaining food safety through completing job tasks and maintaining the area in a sanitary manner

Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements

Work overtime, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill

Carry out additional duties assigned by the Lab QC Manager or Supervisor

Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm's way

Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Pick up work area before leaving at the end of shift

Current knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel. Adapt to new technology as it comes into the department

Must be a team player

Must successfully obtain Milk receivers, Appendix N for Beta Lactams, DMC licenses within 6 months and maintain thereafter

Intermediate Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)

Ability to work well with people

Communication skills are a must

Multi-tasked Individual

Ability to work independently

Basic English/Math skills

Able to meet all safety compliance standards

Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building

Able to work at heights greater than 40 feet while operating a powered industrial truck

Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions

Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break

Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations

Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions