Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Steuben Foods; Town of Elma (NY); On-site; USD 34,233 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Employer-funded retirement plan

Job summary

A leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in Elma, NY, seeks a Quality Control Tester to perform various tests on products and materials. The ideal candidate should possess an associate degree in technical sciences, excellent analytical abilities, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance records and ensuring product quality. Competitive pay range is $24.85 - $25.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate or military degree in technical or physical sciences.
• Competency in using laboratory equipment for testing.
• Strong analytical skills for performing various tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain accurate records of testing results.
• Communicate non-compliance results effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or military degree in technical or physical sciences

Tools

pH meter

Microscope

Balances

Job description

Steuben Foods is looking for motivated, team-oriented, and skilled individuals to join our growing team in Elma, NY. At Steuben, we are dedicated to our employees’ career success and support growth within the company. Additionally, we offer a variety of employee benefits, including 401k with company match, as well as an employer-funded retirement plan. If you align with these goals and want to take this great opportunity to join Steuben Foods, applytoday!

Current Open Positions

Location

Elma, NY

Job Id

1117

# of Openings

1

Company Overview

Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly operating as a longstanding family-owned business. With roots firmly planted in Western New York, we are committed to providing our customers with superior aseptic products in a safe, clean, and efficient workplace environment. Our dedication to excellence in food safety and quality, innovation, and continued growth has propelled us to become a trusted name in the industry. At our company, our core values include honesty, integrity, work ethic, loyalty, and accountability. We prioritize creating an environment where these values thrive, while also recognizing that our people are our most important asset. As a 700+ manufacturing company based in Western New York, we take pride in contributing to the local economy and community.

Position Information

Position is responsible for performing all tests, analysis and evaluations in all of the primary plant production areas, effective communication with management and plant production personnel, documentation of compliance records and performance of job duties as outlined below in the Quality Control Laboratory.

Education Requirement

Minimum: Associate or military degree in technical or physical sciences.

Schedule

M-F, rotational 12 hour weekends and holidays. Weekly schedule is tentative and subject to changes based on production and staffing needs.

Equipment Knowledge

• pH meter and probes
• Microwave
• Autoclave; CEM: Smart/Oracle/Trac
• Water Bath; Viscosity Dials
• Fixed Volume and Dairy Pipettes; Rheometer
• Balances and Certified Weights; H2O2 Aerometer
• Cryoscope; Thermometers
• Lactoscope; Hydrometer
• Microscope; ATPase testing equipment: Epic & Clean Trace
• Heat Block; Tetra conductivity and copper tester
• Flow & Fume Hood; Lateral Flow Devices
• Centrifuges; Automatic Titration System
• Environmental/Allergen/ATPase swab collections; Shear Mixer
• Salt Meter and probes
• Interlock Allergen Screen
• Quebec Magnifier & Tally
• Food Lab Jr
• Dishwashers

Job Duties

• Performs quantitative and qualitative tests on raw materials, work in process and finished products to determine composition, sensory, microbiological condition and compliance to specifications.
• Performs tests and evaluations of packaging materials and packs to determine integrity and compliance to specification.
• Documents results of testing, procedural methods, product condition and composition and process operating conditions on appropriate records and maintains such records in an accurate and orderly manner. Assures that records, logs and data are in compliance with associated regulatory and company requirements.
• Effectively communicates out of specification results of testing, evaluation or observation to appropriate company personnel to generate reaction to out of compliance conditions to prevent or minimize losses.
• Shows development of analytical and technical skills with passing grades in testing of internal/external blind sample programs.
• Begins to participate in performance and understanding of Tech 2 responsibilities.
• Participates in completion of Performance Excellence Program tasks.
• Effectively communicates assigned workload and work changes to the next shift. Reviews and initials laboratory communication log.
• Understands and performs basic instrument troubleshooting.
• Performs tasks in compliance with all company standards, including those for safety and efficiency. Attends required OSHA and safety training classes.
• Performs any other duties as assigned or required.

Job Functions

• Repeated movement from fluorescent laboratory lighting to standard production lighting.
• Reading of instrument LED screens from neutral background to schematic readings with flashing points.
• Opening, closing, and usage of laboratory chemicals.
• 6 stair ladder climb to silo platforms.
• Repeated movement from tempered laboratory to 100F processing rooms.
• Repeated movement from climate control laboratory to high humidity production floor areas.
• 3 stair climb to a platform and collection of product on a moving industrial beltline.
• Smell exposure to peracetic acid, iodine, and sanitizing chemicals.
• 12 staircase climb to walking platforms of production fillers and product blending systems.
• Collection of manufactured products (floor level) at open conveyor lines.

Pay Range

$24.85 - $25.85

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Steuben Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 716-655-4000.