LAB-QUALITY & ASSURANCE-SPRINGFIELD

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc.; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

PTO

Job summary

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc. Springfield, KY is seeking a Full Time Lab Technician for night shifts (7P–7A) to perform daily analytical and microbiological testing of raw, on-line, and finished products, with data entry in the Food Safety System and ERP.

You will report to the QA Manager in the Lab department, ensure accurate reporting of results, address out-of-spec findings, maintain equipment, and participate in safety and GMP training; certifications for milk testing and antibiotics are

Qualifications

• Must be neat and clean in appearance.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must present a positive attitude toward co-workers and job.
• Must obtain certification for testing of raw milk and antibiotics/micro testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming raw products, on-line samples, and finished products.
• Complete data entry in the Food Safety System and internal ERP System.
• Accurately report and document test results and complete appropriate forms and reports.
• Recognize abnormal results and lab equipment malfunctions; escalate as needed.
• Communicate out-of-spec results to QA manager promptly.
• Organize workload to maximize efficiency in the lab.
• Perform routine maintenance and QC of equipment and cleaning in the area.
• Perform weekly environmental swabbing.
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, safety rules, and loss control procedures.
• Address any food safety hazards and notify supervisor or leadership as required.
• Attend all required safety and food safety training.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Certification for testing of raw milk (UK Regulatory Services)

Certification for antibiotics, micro testing (KY Dept of Public Health)

Job description

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LAB-QUALITY & ASSURANCE-SPRINGFIELD

Full Time Technical Springfield, Springfield, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1298

DEPARTMENT: Lab

REPORT TO: QA Manager

WORKING HOURS: Full Time, 12-hour shifts Nights (7P – 7A), Overtime as needed

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming “raw” products, on-line samples, and finished products following established guidelines and procedures.
• Complete data entry in the Food Safety System as well as the internal ERP System.
• Accurately report and document test results and complete appropriate forms, reports.
• Be able to recognize abnormal results and lab equipment malfunctions, be able to make appropriate decisions in relation to quality issues.
• Communicate out of spec results to QA manager.
• Organize work to obtain maximum efficiency.
• Do general routine maintenance and QC of equipment and cleaning in area.
• Perform weekly environmental swabbing.
• Present a positive attitude toward job, co-workers, and other departments.
• Use appropriate resource materials.
• Complies with plant regulations concerning GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety requirements and work rules, and loss control procedures.
• Responsible for identifying and addressing any food safety hazards. In the event that a food safety hazard is identified, the employee is to notify their supervisor, a member of Quality, or a member of the Leadership Team. Employees are empowered to immediately address a food safety hazard if they have the ability.
• Responsible for attending all required safety and food safety training.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Must exhibit accuracy and repeatability in all areas of testing.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

In the absence of the Lab Technician, the QA Manager will be responsible for assigning another trained operator to do this job.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be neat and clean.
• Must be punctual.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must present a positive attitude toward co-workers and job.
• Must do other work as assigned.
• Must obtain certification for testing of raw milk, UK Regulatory Services.
• Must obtain certification for antibiotics, micro testing, Kentucky Dept for Public Health.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Physical Demands: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and carrying up to 85 pounds.

Environmental Demands: Noise levels above 85 DBA. Hot and cold working conditions.

Job Hazards: Caustics, acids, chlorine, ammonia, high pressure steam and water, hot equipment, trucks forklifts, conveyers, mechanical hazards, slick or wet floors, confined space entry, elevated work areas on platforms, and equipment above 10 feet.

Other Job Requirements: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by management.

Excellent Benefits: medical, dental, vision and life; air evac coverage, PTO, sick days, holiday pay, matching 401K