What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAB TECHNICIAN-SU TEMP position at Hood?
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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, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 this is a temporary position.
Job Summary:
As a member of the Quality Assurance team for the Suffield facility, perform routine bacteriological and chemical testing of dairy products. Work with other departments to provide and promote a food safety culture. As well as ensuring regulatory standards are met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow standard procedures and detailed instructions. Obtain samples for testing from containers, tanks and vats in manufacturing facility.
- Testing of raw materials and finished product.
- General lab preparation.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment.
- Utilize various computer applications to calculate and input data.
- Observe and accurately record details.
- Obtain State Lab Certification status.
- Complete all work before shift closing.
- Adhere to all safety regulations ensuring regulatory standards are met.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in Food Science preferred
- At least 2 years lab experience preferred.
- Excellent math and computer skills, specifically MS Excel, Office & Outlook.
- Strong communication skills, detail orientated, solid decision making, ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Factory environment
- Varying noise and heat levels.
- Responsibilities allow occasional opportunity for varying work routine
Other Information/Physical Requirements (if needed)
- Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 8 hours)
- Sitting: Occasionally for short periods
- Walking: Long periods
- Bending: Frequently
- Twisting of Spine: Frequently
- Lifting: Heavy (50 lbs.) infrequently
- Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs.) infrequently distance
- Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs. without assistance infrequently
Safety Responsibilities:
- Work in a safe and responsible manner at all times, following all safety policies, procedures, and rules;
- Participate in department safety initiatives;
- Report unsafe observations or conditions to a supervisor or manager;
- Immediately report an injury or accident to a supervisor or manager;
- Meet all company requirements for training, including but not limited to Lab Safety, LO/TO, PPE, ergonomics, etc.
Salary : $20
