What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Lab Tech - Food Manufacturing position at Dairy Farmers of America?
Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements
Ensure compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations
Ensure the following facility programs are followed:
Safety
Food Safety
GMP
Preventive Maintenance
Quality Assurance
Sanitation
Ensure all policies and procedures for the Safe Quality Food initiative, NDA, organic, FDA, and USDA are followed
Assist with data entry and “Hold and Release” programs for finished product and incoming ingredient within SAP
Assist with Mock Recall
Ensure Pathogen Environmental Monitoring program is maintained
Ensure all customer specific policies, procedures, and specifications are followed
Properly test incoming and outgoing product for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
Notify plant supervision and management in any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operation or product quality
Maintain individual state and/or federal licenses
Perform preventative maintenance, function verification, and quality control tasks
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and laboratory
Monitor laboratory operations, documenting and correcting discrepancies identified in technician performance
Manage sample retention and laboratory inventory levels
Safeguard and protect all company assets
Make decisions in a timely manner
Anticipate problems and implement solutions
Demonstrate sound judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information
Attain plant goals and objectives
Use skills and talent to contribute to organizational success
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers
Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position and situation
Fill in for vacationing, sick, or otherwise vacant QA positions, with little or no notice at times on both
Assist with sanitation - ATP, clean equipment swabbing, visual inspection, and follow up
Attend required training, including but not limited to GMP’s, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.
Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement to include Lean, Kaizen, 5S and Leader Standard Work
Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
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High School Diploma or GED
Two year Applied Science Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology preferred
1 year of experience in a food laboratory strongly preferred
Certified Industry Analyst Certification for PMO Appendix-N testing of Drug Residue in Milk
HACCP Certification
SQF Practitioner Certification
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Must have good record-keeping skills
Must be able to use and understand calculations used for laboratory analysis
Must have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, sufficiently to prepare and comprehend wash tags, shipping and receiving paperwork, laboratory procedures and references, state and federal regulations regarding the testing of dairy products and communicate with fellow employees
Must be able to use plant equipment, laboratory apparatus, and office automation equipment
Must be able to take on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done
Must be able to firmly adhere to the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Must be willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary and promptly share relevant information with others
Must be able to adapt to changing situations and be willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned
Must be able and willing to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
Must be able to maintain a positive “can do” outlook, rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintain composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations
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