HP Hood LLC · 2 hours ago
Lab Assistant- Days (C Crew)
Winchester, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.29/hr - $26.53/hrHP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. They are seeking a Lab Assistant to handle samples for chemical, microbiological, retains, and shelf life analysis of dairy and non-dairy products while ensuring quality control and compliance with food safety standards.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
No H1B
Responsibilities
Primary responsibility is to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
Verifies that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc. and that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted. Understands the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
Run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc. Other testing may be required as well
Responsible for the daily cleanup and review of racking systems in the incubators and coolers. Also must set up racks before the lines start
Must maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
Involvement in team-oriented processes in order to ascertain improvements within the lab and plant
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge of lab set up in order to pull and properly handle samples for chemical, microbiological, retains and shelf life analysis of all dairy and non-dairy products
Knowledgeable in basic lab quality control skills
Ability to identify quality issues on the lines and report to proper personnel
Ability to pull all required samples in the established time periods
Ability to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line
Understanding of the importance of notification process regarding out-of-spec product
Ability to run and interpret results on various tests including vacuum checks, temperature, appearance, weights, code date verifications, packaging checks, seal check verification, pH or T.A., coffee testing, shelf life verification, pulling retains for customer complaints, flavor, odor, peroxide checks, Oxonia tests, spin tests, pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing, calibrations and standards
Responsible for daily cleanup and review of racking systems in the incubators and coolers
Maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion
Involvement in team-oriented processes for improvements within the lab and plant
Adapts to changes in the work environment
Strong written and verbal communication
Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills
Work effectively with team members to accomplish department and plant goals
Standing for long periods (a minimum of 8+ hours)
Walking for long periods
Bending frequently
Lifting light (25 - 40 lbs.) frequently
Carrying light (50 - 60 lbs.) frequently
Pushing/Pulling light – heavy (40 – 150 lbs) with a cart
Ability to pull Serac lines in 20-minute intervals and Paper lines in 30-minute intervals
Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, employment procedures and responsibilities
Adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, procedures and training
Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices, including GMP dress code standards
Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences according to the Call-Off Procedure and Attendance Policy
Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
Monitoring of incoming goods & services
Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
Preferred
Science training and/or dairy experience
Knowledge of food standards and handling, HACCP
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing development
Advancement opportunities
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Company
HP Hood LLC
For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great.
Founded in 1846
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.35MKey Investors
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
2024-11-22Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
R
Richard Larson
Chief Engineer
S
Steve Bashaw
Chief Engineer
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