3rd Shift FSQA Technician I- Make

Great Lakes Cheese; Village of Franklinville (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician to support their Food Safety Plan in a lab environment. Responsibilities include conducting tests on products and ensuring quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have a High School Degree and knowledge of cheese quality processes, with opportunities for growth in an industrial setting while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Degree required.
• Knowledge of chemical and physical processes relating to cheese quality.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical tests on raw materials and document results.
• Perform daily monitoring and verification activities.
• Collect and test air and water samples.

Skills

Knowledge of chemical processes

Understanding of cheese quality

Ability to complete standard procedures

Basic computer skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Degree

Associate’s degree in Food Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

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

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical and performance tests on raw materials, cheese, whey, and all by products; and effectively document and communicate results.
• Set-up, standardize and shutdown laboratory and quality related production equipment.
• Complete pre-operational and environmental swabbing, plating and interpretation.
• Perform and record daily monitoring and verification activities.
• Collect and test air and water samples. Prepare and ship samples as needed.
• Conduct routine data entry and filing of paper work.
• Review and sign off on CIP charts.
• 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 $23.15 - $24.15. 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.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Degree
• Knowledge/understanding of chemical and physical processes relating to cheese quality.
• 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 • 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 is performed in a lab setting. • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required. • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands. • Work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 60-80 degrees F. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Great Lakes Cheese strives for continued vendor diversity. Due to this, we will not respond to solicitations from search firms from our posted positions.