QA Yogurt Lab Technician - EOWD

Job Category

Quality

Job Family

Plant Quality Assurance

Work Shift

EOWD (United States of America)

Job Description

Wage Grade: Production 03A $19.47-$25.60

Shift: EOWD, 6:15A-6:15P (Th/F/Sa/eo Su)

Requirement: Pass Word & Excel at 60 or Higher

POSITION PURPOSE: To assure that yogurt products meet SFI specifications and is fit for its intended use, including meeting customer

requirements.

Any And All Other

Duties Assigned By Leadership

Essential Functions

CEM Solids/Fat Station: Perform solids and fat testing for in-process and hourly samples, including recording results. Also includes cross-check samples, product re-test samples, and any other special testing. Daily 25% of timep

H Station: Perform pH testing for in-process and hourly samples, including recording results. Also includes daily calibration, cross-check samples, product re-test samples, and any other special testing. Daily 25% of time

Viscosity Station: Perform viscosity testing for in-process and hourly samples, including recording results. Also includes cross check samples, product re-test samples, and any other special testing. Daily 25% of time

Organoleptic Reviews: Perform sensory testing on hourly samples, including recording results. Daily 25% of timeQuality

Duties

Duties include product evaluation, audit support, sample gathering, environmental program, and HACCP/FSMA verification activities. Daily 20% of timeAssisting the micro lab tech with sample preparation and evaluation, including recording results. Weekly 25% of time

Yogurt Lab Maintenance: Duties include sample utensil cleaning, stocking consumables, autoclave operation, FTIR machine maintenance, and other tasks related to the yogurt lab. Weekly 15% of time and other

duties as assigned.

Other

duties as assigned by TL/TA

FOOD SAFETY FUNCTIONS: Together with other members of the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans in addition to customer

requirements. Interprets and communicates customer

requirements to plant production and/or support department teams. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes to ensure customer

requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

Leadership Attributes

Personal Character

Inspiring – “Generates a following.”

Caring - “Treats others with mutual respect and dignity.”

Integrity - “Holds self and others to high ethical standards.”

Energy - “Enthusiastically engaged.”

People Leadership

Fosters Ownership – “Able to define how a partner impacts results.”

Emotional Maturity - “Focuses attention on the relevant.”

Builds High Performing Teams – “Hires, develops, promotes and retains the best talent.”

Communicates with Candor – “Seeks the truth and tells the truth in a professional manner.”

Process Leadership

Technical/Functional Knowledge – “Understands The What, How And Why.”

Disciplined Approach – “Consistent, Standardized, Measured, Sustained”

Customer Focused – “Committed to Voice of the Customer.”

Continuous Improvement – “Change Agent. Seeks a better way.”

Business Leadership

Industry Knowledge – “Understands dairy fundamentals and our business environment.”

Company Knowledge – “Culture, financial acumen, food and personal safety.”

Results Orientation – “Company-wide results focused. Increase Shareholder value.”

Strategic Orientation – “Discerning in judgment and decisions. Future focused.”

Educational/

Experience/

Skills Required

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Skills

Pass Wonderlic testing with a min score of 20Pass Word and Excel testing – 60% intermediate levelMust be able to read and write legibly.Must be able to operate computer for data entry and recall.Must understand and follow GMPs in handling yogurt and cleaning sampling equipment.Must learn, understand and follow proper sampling methods.

Physical Demands Analysis

Standing – 60%

Walking – 30%

Hand and Arm Movement – 95%

Lift 40-60 lbs – 20%

Sitting – 10%

Qualifying Positions Offer

A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision

benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialistsWellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness programPaid vacation and holidaysProfessional growth and development opportunities through training and our

Education Assistance Program

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration

requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An

Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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