Quality Control Lab Technician - Split Shift

Description

We aren't just yogurt on a mission; we're people on a mission.

Stonyfield is an organic pioneer. We believe socially responsible business can change the world, and that organic is better for people and the planet's health.

We passionately lead a better way to make food for healthy people and a healthy planet and our employees are at the centerpiece of this mission.

Our dairies are part of the Lactalis US Yogurt Family! Lactalis Group is the #1 dairy company in the world with over 85,000 employees in 94 countries.

Position Overview :

Perform timely and accurate evaluations and analysis of raw materials, products, processes, and facilities that support the efficient manufacturing and shipment of quality products according to specifications at our manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined in plant and department procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate samples from each step of yogurt production and approve for use in production or distribution using various test equipment, test procedures, and methodology.
• Hold product based on specifications and product knowledge.
• Prepare and add sensitive ingredients to product during various points of the process, including, but not limited to : culture, vitamins, minerals.
• Monitor and approve production equipment sanitation, start-up, and performance using control devices and tests.
• Monitor the environment of the plant using various test equipment and procedures and communicate results to operations team on a regular basis, to include, but not limited to : air sampling, swabbing drains.
• Perform audits on Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the plant.
• Prepare paperwork for use in reporting results to State Agencies.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment using control devices and tests.
• Communicate with operations employees regarding issues, results, and status of evaluations on a daily basis.
• Maintain good hygiene at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Life or Food Sciences or two years related experience required.
• Mathematics proficiency in using algebraic expressions.
• Computer knowledge is required. Knowledge of IBM Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access are a plus.
• Must demonstrate an ability to perform logical and rationale deductions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to follow procedures to detail and work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Must be flexible with work schedule, willing to work weekends, and open to working overtime as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to consistently stand.
• Requires the ability to sit occasionally.
• Requires the ability to consistently walk.
• Requires the use of hands / fingers to handle or feel is consistent.
• The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The ability to occasionally operate powered equipment.
• Requires the ability to lift and / or carry weight up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to push / pull weight up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in this work environment is occasionally high.
• The position experiences interruptions during the day consistently.
• The requirement to work overtime in this environment is occasional.
• The ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, hair nets, safety vests and bump caps is (choose one) consistently.
• Ability work in an open and collaborative environment with no private offices is consistent.

WORK SCHEDULE :

Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!

We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1 : 48 Hours, Week 2 : 36 hours

1 : 00pm - 1 : 00am

• Week 1 : Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
• Week 2 : Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On

Benefits

The following are just a few of the amazing benefits we have to offer :

Stonyfield (part of Lactalis US Yogurt) will invest 3% of your annual salary into your 401K - even if you do not participate in the program! The company will also match up to 4% of your contributions.

that's up to 7% company contribution to YOUR future!).

• Shift differential 12%
• Referral Bonus programs ($750-2000!!!)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA & HSA programs
• Education Assistance Program
• PTO and Floating Holiday's
• Premium Pay (time and a half) paid when employees work Core Holiday's.

Stonyfield, part of Lactalis US Yogurt, is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to : veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.