What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Manufacturer - Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift position at Lactalis?
Description
Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Quality Assurance Team.
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION , ENGAGEMENT , and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.
If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!
At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY , your PASSION , and your EXPERTISE ! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.
From your PASSION to ours
The Quality Assurance Lab Technician performs timely and accurate evaluations and analysis of raw materials, products, processes, and facilities that support the efficient manufacturing and shipment of quality products according to the specifications at our manufacturing facility.
The Quality Assurance Lab Technician starts at $19.00 / hour, plus 15% shift differential for 3rd shift (10 : 00 PM - 06 : 30 AM Tuesday through Saturday schedule.)
401K match up to 7% annually.
Referral bonus programs ($750-1500)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
FSA & HSA programs
Education Assistance Program
Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days
Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays
and much more!
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined by plant and department procedures.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate samples from each step of yogurt production and approve for use in production or distribution using various test equipment, test procedures, and methodology.
- Hold product based on specifications and product knowledge.
- Monitor and approve production equipment sanitation, start-up, and performance using control devices and tests.
- Monitor the environment of the plant using various test equipment and procedures and communicate results to operations team on a regular basis, to include, but not limited to air sampling, swabbing equipment and drains.
- Perform audits on Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the plant.
- Prepare paperwork for use in reporting results to internal auditing, SQF auditing, and State Agencies.
- Maintain and calibrate test equipment using control devices and tests.
- Communicates with operations employees regarding issues, results, and status of evaluations daily.
- Utilize the Scientific Investigation Method through the course of daily work.
- Maintain a sanitary and well stocked area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following :
Education & Experience
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge
The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all the duties .
If you are currently a Lactalis employee, see your HRBP for application and FAQs.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to : veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
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