LAB ASSISTANT - B Crew (NIGHTS)

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Compensation : $ 7%-night shift differential

Job Summary :

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 position is required to be knowledgeable in basic lab quality control skills and be able to identify quality issues on the lines and report to proper is an entry-level position into the lab to train individuals on testing protocols and importance of accurate data collection as it pertains to quality.

Essential Duties and 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 ; 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; testing may be required as well.
• Responsible for the daily cleanup and review of racking systems in the incubators and 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.

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Physical Requirements

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SQF Requirements / Responsibilities :

oCustomer Complaint Program

oConducting Mock Recalls

Environmental Concerns :

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female / Minority / Veteran / Disabled

VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

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