Quality Lab Technician

Leprino; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods’ Lubbock facility is seeking a Quality Lab Technician for overnight shifts. The position performs analytical testing, maintains lab inventory, and communicates deviations to the Quality supervisor and QE group leader. It also ensures proper operation of lab tests in accordance with Company SOPs.

All other duties as assigned. The role requires on-site work at the facility and adherence to GMPs while supporting cross-functional teams for product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of equivalent work experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures at all times.
• Review Quality SOPs for understanding and standard processes.
• Read and interpret manufacturing specifications.
• Handle samples properly before, during, and after required testing.
• Explain testing procedures with proper recording.
• Ensure equipment works within specified parameters and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct physical evaluations of product.
• Pull required samples and test/analyze per Cyberdocs and corporate requests.
• Generate Quality Alerts and communicate promptly to all affected parties.
• Perform required packaging checks as per manufacturing specifications.
• Maintain accurate lab paperwork records.
• Maintain open communication with other departments.
• Interact with production, FedEx, and TWW representatives.
• Ensure all analytical, performance, and micro samples are pulled aseptically.
• Track samples and coordinate reseal/relabel with production as needed.
• Work effectively in a high-stress environment.
• Collaborate with sales, corporate, and plant teams to meet customer service goals.
• Support cross-department collaboration to achieve goals.
• Make calculated decisions.
• Understand lab sampling SOPs.
• Request product from warehouse as needed for release in SAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/group leader.
• Adhere to GMPs and corporate policies.
• Be able to multi-task.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment to meet standards.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and participate in sanitation schedules.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Quality Lab Tech (overnights).

This position pays $23.65 per hour. There is an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay.

Summary Description:

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for all analytical and performance evaluations at the plant. The Quality Lab Tech is also responsible for maintaining inventory supplies accordingly. This position is responsible for ensuring that proper communication is provided to both Quality supervisor, QE group leader, and production with any testing/evaluation deviations. Responsible for the operation of lab tests in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities):

NOTE: The job may include other “non-essential” responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form.

• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Review Quality SOPs for understanding and standard processes.
• Ability to read and interpret the manufacturing specifications.
• Proper handling of samples prior to, during, and after required testing.
• Able to understand and explain testing procedures with knowledge of proper recording requirements.
• Ensure equipment is working within the specified operating parameters, and able to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Able to perform physical evaluations of product.
• Pull required samples and test/analyze in accordance with Cyberdocs, corporate request.
• Ability to generate Quality Alerts and provide timely communication to all affected parties.
• Able to perform required packaging checks as required per manufacturing specification.
• Maintain current and accurate record keeping for lab paperwork.
• Able to maintain open communication with the different departments.
• Direct interaction with the production team, FedEx, and TWW representatives.
• Ensure all analytical, performance, micro samples are pulled aseptically.
• Ability to maintain and track samples pulled and ensure detailed communication with production when reseal and replacard are required.
• Able to work in a high stress environment.
• Effective communication with the sales, corporate, and plant team.
• Works Collaboratively with different departments
• to ensure that customer service goals are met.
• Able to make calculated decisions.
• Knowledge of lab sampling SOPs
• Request product from warehouse pending needs for release accurate and timely manner in SAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or group leader.
• Adhere to all company and regulatory GMPs.
• Comply with corporate rules and regulations.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Troubleshoots lab equipment to ensure standards are met.
• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, participating in the Master Sanitation Schedule.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of equivalent work experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Additional Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements for Internal Applicants

• Signed Internal Non-Exempt Job Request Form
• At least 12 months in position (if applying for a lateral position)
• Fewer than 1 full attendance point
• Supervisor/manager confirmation of career readiness

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in the Manufacturing, Quality in Food, of Quality in Dairy industries is preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Work Environment:

• The Quality Lab Technician must be able to lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout the shift. The position holder is also required to stand/walk, climb steps or ladders, lift equipment parts throughout the shift and must have the ability to work in hot, humid, and cold areas. The Quality Lab Technician must be able to work overtime and holidays when required. The operator must be able to read/write and perform basic arithmetic in order to understand the S.O.P.’s, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safe work practices. The Quality Lab Technician performs all the assigned housekeeping and inspection program duties.

Additional:

This position requires the incumbent to work on site at the facility to be able to perform the associated job responsibilities.

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have 

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