The Lab Technician performs laboratory testing duties to ensure a quality product is produced, packaged, and prepared for delivery to customers in a safe manner.
Responsibilities:
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Perform microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory analyses of the product.
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Hold, release, and reject finished goods based on product analysis.
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Verify compliance and alert management of any deviations from specifications.
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Perform in-plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage, and distribution of finished product appearance, code date verification, pH testing, and metal detection verification.
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Perform calibration and scheduled preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
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Responsible for daily finished product evaluations.
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Perform environment testing.
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Maintain documentation on all tests performed in the lab.
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Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
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Will be required to climb, crawl and walk in an upright as well as a bent position. Will be required to work in very hot (100+ degrees) and very cool (32-degrees) environments. May be required to move objects weighing as much as 225 pounds.
Qualifications and Experience:
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
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Previous experience in a laboratory environment is required.
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Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
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Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
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Minimum age: 18
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Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.
Physical Demands/Work Conditions:
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Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
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Will be required to climb, crawl and walk in an upright as well as a bent position. Will be required to work in very hot (100+ degrees) and very cool (32-degrees) environments. May be required to move objects weighing as much as 225 pounds.
I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.
Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer
