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Steuben Foods, Inc. QUALITY CONTROL, GRADE 1 TECHNICIAN in Elma, New York
Elma, NY. Steuben Foods. QUALITY CONTROL, GRADE 1 TECHNICIAN. FT. Benefits. $18.85/Hour.
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/Prerequisite Requirements: Minimum: Associated or military degree in technical or physical sciences.
Advancement Requirements to Grade 2 Tech: 1. Minimum one-year lab experience at Steuben Foods. 2. Passing competency-testing scores. 3. Displays basic instrument troubleshooting skills. 4. Understanding lab regulations (FDA2400, FSMA, ISO), including understanding of validation, verification, and quality control. 5. Acceptable attendance.
Schedule: M-F, rotational 12 hour weekends and holidays. Weekly schedule is tentative and subject to changes based on production and staffing needs.
Equipment/Training Knowledge: pH meter and probes. Autoclave. Water Bath. Fixed Volume and Dairy Pipettes. Balances and Certified Weights. Cryoscope. Lactoscope. DMA500 & Abbemat 350. Microscope. Heat Block.
Responsibilities: 1. Performs quantitative and qualitative tests on raw materials, work in process and finished products to determine composition, sensory, microbiological condition and compliance to specifications. 2. Performs tests and evaluations of packaging materials and packs to determine integrity and compliance to specification. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Shows development of analytical and technical skills with passing grades in testing of internal/external blind sample programs. 6. Begins to participate in performance and understanding of Tech 2 responsibilities. 7. Participates in completion of Performance Excellence Program tasks. 8. Effectively communicates assigned workload and work changes to the next shift. Reviews and initials laboratory communication log. 9. Understands and performs basic instrument troubleshooting. 10. Performs tasks in compliance with all company standards, including those for safety and efficiency. Attends required OSHA and safety training classes.
Apply Online at: http://www.steubenfoods.com/job-openings/