Quality Lab Technician
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Weekends/Overtime as needed.
The Quality Lab Technician role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. As the Quality Lab Technician, you will be an important member of the manufacturing plant quality team and perform tasks that are essential to manufacturing a safe and quality product. This position is a hybrid of desk work, lab work, and labor-intensive tasks as needed
This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.
Job Duties:
Conduct daily routine checks on equipment to ensure proper maintenance and operation of the lab equipment, metal detector, as well mixer and packer scale verification
Complete daily and weekly physical and lab testing on product, to ensure compliance to specifications. Includes mycotoxin tests, pellet durability and measurements, and inspection of triple crown products
Monitor and maintain internal product testing records according to corporate guidelines
Complete regular cleaning of essential lab equipment to ensure proper operation and calibration
Manages product retain sample inventory
Manages rework and medication ingredient inventory
Monitor and verify adherence to manufacturing sequencing program
Completes monthly feed inspection
Completes monthly housekeeping inspection audit
Completes monthly inventory audit
Communication and coordination with the NIR Lab
Follows all Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP’s)
Knowledgeable of the Feed Quality Management System (FQMS) and assist in maintaining the program. Helping to keep the plant audit ready always
Assists in the HACCP prerequisite program implementation, training, and records
Work with Pest Control contractor maintain Pest Control Program and problem solve solutions to corrective actions.
Comply with safety and environmental requirements
Serves as a member of the safety committee
Maintain QA Lab cleanliness and inventory
Serve as weekend coverage as production schedule demands
Assist Quality/EHS Manager in other functions, as necessary. Serves as Quality Manager in Managers absence
Required Experience and Skills:
3+ years of quality and/or lab experience
Required High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point
Preferred Experience and education:
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present
Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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