Micro Lab Lead: Food Safety, QA & ISO Excellence

Post Holdings, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility seeks a Lab Technician to help ensure the integrity, safety and quality of products through microbiological testing and laboratory excellence.

Reporting to the FSQ Supervisor, you will support the Micro Lab staff, assist with training, review and prepare reports, and ensure testing procedures comply with applicable regulations and company policies. The role emphasizes leading and assisting in root cause analyses, performing calibrations and swabbing,

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work on a team as well as independently.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including off-shift hours, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, math and configuration are necessary

Responsibilities

• Directs, trains, and assists the Micro Technicians as needed to perform the duties defined for the Micro Lab Technicians.
• Perform laboratory duties: prepare and test samples, complete documentation, perform calibration, conduct swabbing per program requirements, and maintain sanitary conditions of the lab.
• Reports any detected abnormalities or out of specification results to FSQ manager and external plants.
• Train and assist new hires on essential job functions.
• Perform SAP transactions (receiving consumables, product disposition, and inventory management).
• Fosters open communication with all departments and co-workers.
• Reviews paperwork and generates reports.
• Conducts laboratory audits and performs inventory activities.
• Follows and provides guidance to technicians regarding GLP policies.
• Lead and assist in root cause analysis and the CAPA process for laboratory non-conformances.
• Adheres to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Performs the responsibilities necessary to maintain ISO certification for the Micro Laboratory.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Team player

Education

Certificate or technical school

Tools

SAP transactions

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. Wakefield facility seeks a Lab Technician to help ensure the integrity, safety and quality of products through microbiological testing and laboratory excellence.

Reporting to the FSQ Supervisor, you will support the Micro Lab staff, assist with training, review and prepare reports, and ensure testing procedures comply with applicable regulations and company policies. The role emphasizes leading and assisting in root cause analyses, performing calibrations and swabbing,