2nd shift Lab Technician

Great Lakes Cheese; Town of Adams (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician to support the overall Food Safety Plan through monitoring, record review and inspections. The role involves inspections, swabbing, temperature monitoring, and data entry in a lab setting.

The position operates 1:00pm to 9:30pm in New York, with a pay range of $23.95 to $24.60 per hour. Emphasis is on adherence to GMP and Safe Quality Food standards and cross-functional collaboration within the plant FSQA team.

Qualifications

• High School Degree is required.
• Ability to complete tasks based on standard procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work cross-functionally.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct verification inspections for post sanitation and pre-operation cleans.
• Conduct pre-operational and environmental monitoring swabs.
• Conduct plating of environmental monitoring swabs.
• Monitor room, cooler and incubator temperatures.
• Conduct routine testing and monitoring of product and packaging attributes to established specifications.
• Conduct daily review of labels and retain product.
• Conduct real time review of production records.
• Conduct daily line inspections.
• Conduct routine data entry and filing of paperwork.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures and GLC quality standards.
• Support the Safe Quality Food Program and related policies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by plant FSQA leadership.

Skills

Task management

Cross-functional collaboration

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in Food Science

HACCP Certification

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Job Overview

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician supports the overall Food Safety Plan through monitoring, record/product review and inspections.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct verification inspections for post sanitation and pre-operation cleans.
• Conduct pre-operational and environmental monitoring swabs
• Conduct plating of environmental monitoring swabs
• Monitor room, cooler and incubator temperatures.
• Conduct routine testing and monitoring of product and packaging attributes to established specifications
• Conduct daily review of labels and retain product
• Conduct real time review of production records
• Conduct daily line inspections.
• Conduct routine data entry and filing of paper work
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by plant FSQA leadership.
• Maintain company confidentiality.
• The pay for this position is $23.95/hr - $24.60/hr. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.
• Hours: 1:00pm-9:30pm

Required Education And Experience

• High School Degree
• Ability to complete tasks based on standard procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work cross-functionally
• Basic Computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associate’s degree in Food Science or related field
• SAP experience.
• HACCP Certification.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Work is performed in a lab setting.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 60-80 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Nearest Major Market

Watertown