QA Lab Technician (Dairy Plant) | Night Shift

About the role

Ensure quality and food safety attributes of fluid dairy, non-dairy beverages, sour cream, cottage cheese, and other products meet regulatory and internal specifications to maintain the integrity of Shamrock and our customers’ brands.

Responsibilities

• Use laboratory equipment and standardized testing procedures to accurately measure and report quality standards of products produced at required frequency
• Interpret results from laboratory testing to ensure any issues are identified as quickly as possible and resolved
• Communicate with lab supervisor, production personnel, and warehouse associates to ensure issues are corrected in a timely manner
• Evaluate raw ingredients and packaging for quality to ensure no sub-standard raw materials are used in production
• Deliver supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas
• Clean and sterilize lab area, equipment, and instruments regularly to avoid contamination of samples
• Conduct equipment swab tests to confirm cleanliness of equipment
• Conduct calibration of lab and production equipment at appropriate frequency
• Maintain finished product reports based on laboratory analysis
• Coach production associates in assigned area on GMPs, Sanitation, and Quality checks to identify risks factors that could lead to non-conforming product
• Audit batching, processing, and filler paperwork and escalate issues when non-conformances are found
• Cook with production associates in assigned area on GMPs, Sanitation, and Quality checks to identify risks factors that could lead to non-conforming product
• Coordinate communication between manufacturing associates and QA personnel
• Use petrifilm plates to test water, air, ingredient, and product samples for microbial activity
• Conduct environmental testing for pathogens
• Interpret and submit petrifilm results used to approve product
• Regularly climb stairs and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Occasionally work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Work in an environment containing major food allergens
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Occasionally work on foot for extended periods of time
• Have a minimum skill rating of Quality Assurance Technician II (Floor/Micro)
• Be able to frequently reach up to 52 inches

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Dairy Science, Food Science, or related field preferred
• 2+ years related experience
• A combination of relevant work experience and education
• Available to work with the demands of the department which are subject to overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Able to work with reasonable accommodations in an environment containing major food allergens
• Able to regularly climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders
• Able to work on foot for extended periods of time
• Minimum skill rating of Quality Assurance Technician II (Floor/Micro)
• Able to frequently reach up to 52 inches