HP Hood LLC · 12 hours ago
Lab Technician
Vernon, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25.72/hr - $25.72/hrHP Hood LLC is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States, founded in 1846. They are seeking a Lab Technician to perform routine QA Lab functions, including testing and data entry, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
No H1B
Responsibilities
This job includes routine tasks associated with all the QA Lab functions, SAP data entry, and support for all other plant operations and projects
Daily routine tasks will include obtaining samples from processing, packaging lines, and vessels for inspection, swabbing and testing
Perform chemical, organoleptic, and bacteriological tests on raw, in process and packaged products
Perform swabbing for general sanitation testing and validations
Generating formulas for processing department and standardizing when out of compliance
Daily entry of QA releases, batch reporting, good issuing, good receipts, and process order closing in a timely manner
Notifying management of issues in a timely manner
Calibration of lab equipment according to the Master Lab Calibration/Validation List
Generate reports for QC compliance and data inputting into SAP/EWM inventory system and QA Studio
Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements
Always keep all work areas neat and clean, to conform to GMP and SQF requirements
Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way
Must stay until job is completed or relieved
Must perform any other assignments by a QA Manager, QA Supervisor, or shift Supervisor
Qualification
Required
A two-year degree in the technical field
Knowledge of microbiology and chemistry
Hold a NYSAM License for milk receiving
Appendix N for Beta Lactams
DMC testing
Computer skills in Microsoft Word
Computer skills in Microsoft Excel
Computer skills in SAP/EWM inventory management systems
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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