Danone · 18 hours ago
Quality Lab Technician - 12 hr Nights
Minster, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDanone North America is a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. They are seeking a Quality Lab Technician to perform microbiological analysis on product samples and assist in quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
Consumer GoodsDairyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Perform analysis according to plan of control and record information to assure that finished goods and in-process samples are in compliance to all specifications
Place finished product on "HOLD" status when results fall outside of acceptable range, investigate potential causes, and propose solutions
Assist in disposition of hold products through retest or providing sorting instructions to production
Perform bench-work analysis according to Standard Operating Procedures and standard methods
Enter analysis results into database and analyze recorded information to determine any trends
Perform required environmental tests of Primary & Secondary Fluids as well as Air Quality
Perform audits on equipment, materials, products and procedures to assure that the lab is in compliance based on CQA (Corporate Quality Assurance) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) procedures
Maintain the laboratory in a clean, safe and orderly manner on a daily basis
Constantly look for ways to continuously improve lab methods for both speed and effectiveness and eliminate waste while improving product quality
Conduct daily line tours and filler line audits to ensure machine compliance with site quality standards. Audits should encompass various areas including startup, changeover, tank change, intervention and normal production where technician will evaluate potential risks to product quality and support resolution of problems
Provide constant and consistent quality leadership to production operators, looking for ways to improve product quality and increase technician understanding of key quality criteria and their impact on it
Support continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the plant
Train others in Quality related practices and any other duties assigned by Supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Perform analysis according to plan of control and record information to assure that finished goods and in-process samples are in compliance to all specifications
Place finished product on 'HOLD' status when results fall outside of acceptable range, investigate potential causes, and propose solutions
Assist in disposition of hold products through retest or providing sorting instructions to production
Perform bench-work analysis according to Standard Operating Procedures and standard methods
Enter analysis results into database and analyze recorded information to determine any trends
Perform required environmental tests of Primary & Secondary Fluids as well as Air Quality
Perform audits on equipment, materials, products and procedures to assure that the lab is in compliance based on CQA (Corporate Quality Assurance) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) procedures
Maintain the laboratory in a clean, safe and orderly manner on a daily basis
Constantly look for ways to continuously improve lab methods for both speed and effectiveness and eliminate waste while improving product quality
Conduct daily line tours and filler line audits to ensure machine compliance with site quality standards
Provide constant and consistent quality leadership to production operators, looking for ways to improve product quality and increase technician understanding of key quality criteria and their impact on it
Support continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the plant
Train others in Quality related practices and any other duties assigned by Supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Work in a Team Oriented environment
Strong Communication skills
Flexibility
Self-Motivator
Leadership and organizational skills
Language Skills, fluent in English
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization at all levels, including janitorial, management, and executives
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Reasoning ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Strong computer skills needed including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and multiple scheduling software programs (i.e. WMS and SAP) along with the ability to complete computer-based safety training
Preferred
Associates degree in a science field or equivalent experience in a quality position is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Company
Danone
Danone is a global leader in three health-focused, fast-growing categories: Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.57B2025-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $866.25M
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2007-07-13IPO
Leadership Team
Antoine de Saint-Affrique
CEO
Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta
Group Deputy CEO, Geographies, Categories and Global Marketing & Sales
Recent News
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