HP Hood LLC · 23 hours ago
Lab Technician- Nights (D Crew)
Winchester, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$27.62/hr - $30.18/hrHP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. The Lab Technician will be responsible for various testing required to meet Hood and industry standards, using 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 products.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
No H1B
Responsibilities
Laboratory testing to meet standards set up in PMO, Standard Methods for the Dairy Industry and FDA 2400 methods requirements
Pulling, logging, and running finish product and processing samples for all test required on each product
Pull sample of incoming raw material and packaging to determine acceptability of loads from our suppliers
Audit CIP chemical concentrations and ensures compliance to company specifications
Must be able to prepare media and other lab controls. These would include but are not limited to pour plates, buffer water, etc
Operate autoclave to sterilize plates and equipment as needed while ensuring sterility test are accurate
Assist in lab equipment PMs such as cleaning the Micro Luminescence Systems weekly with caustic; drain and clean the autoclave bi-weekly; changing fluid standards and filters on the cryoscopy
Inoculating batch tanks with enzyme and vitamins and recording usages on the various logs
Responsible for the daily cleanup and review of racking systems in the incubators and cooler to set up for shelf life testing
Participate in environmental testing in and around plant that includes swabbing, air plating, water sampling, etc
Verifies that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start up
Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in related science and/or equivalent job experience in a quality role of a food manufacturing plant
Experience in food manufacturing
Knowledge of food microbiology, chemistry, dairy standards and CIP sanitation
Laboratory testing to meet standards set up in PMO, Standard Methods for the Dairy Industry and FDA 2400 methods requirements
Pulling, logging, and running finish product and processing samples for all test required on each product
Pull sample of incoming raw material and packaging to determine acceptability of loads from our suppliers
Audit CIP chemical concentrations and ensures compliance to company specifications
Must be able to prepare media and other lab controls
Operate autoclave to sterilize plates and equipment as needed while ensuring sterility test are accurate
Assist in lab equipment PMs such as cleaning the Micro Luminescence Systems weekly with caustic; drain and clean the autoclave bi-weekly; changing fluid standards and filters on the cryoscopy
Inoculating batch tanks with enzyme and vitamins and recording usages on the various logs
Responsible for the daily cleanup and review of racking systems in the incubators and cooler to set up for shelf life testing
Participate in environmental testing in and around plant that includes swabbing, air plating, water sampling, etc
Verifies that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start up
Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products
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: Long periods (a minimum of 8+ hours)
Sitting: Occasionally for short periods
Walking: Long periods
Bending: Frequently
Lifting: Light (25-40 lbs.) frequently
Carrying: Light (50 - 60 lbs.) frequently
Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the HP Hood Guidebook and applicable site supplement
Adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, procedures and training
Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety concerns
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
Supporting the following Programs: Corrective and Preventative Action Program, Finished Product and Raw Material Release Program, Coordinating the Internal Audit Program, Customer Complaint Program, Conducting Mock Recalls
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing development
Advancement opportunities
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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