Dairy Lab Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory and associated areas in an orderly and clean manner in accordanceto5Smethodology, which is to create a clean orderly environment where there is a place for everything and everything is in its place

• Perform sampling of raw milk, in-process, or finished products for analyses

• Perform chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of in-process and finished products

• Complete lab analytical testing records and monitor records for compliance / trending

• Report non-compliant laboratory analytical testing results to the QA Manager (Plant Manager)

• Maintain laboratory records ina timely,accurate, and legible manner following laboratory best practices

• Basic technical skills in analytical/ scientific methods or operational processes to perform straightforward activities

• Calibrate andmaintainlaboratory instrumentation per vendor recommendations and/or laboratory best practices

• Perform preventive maintenance, function verification, and quality control tasks

• Wash lab utensils and glassware

• Receive, stock, and inventory lab supplies and reagents

• Prepare and stock reagents and media

• Prepare labeling of testing analysis samples to testing laboratories

• Communicateinventoryneeds(Micro Supplies, Chemical Supplies for receiving lab)

• Maintain and verify accuracy of documents (i.e., Documentation Control - Record Retention- Sample Retention)

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulationsregardinghealth and safety issues

• Addresses defined and straightforward problems using existing standard operating procedures(SOP)

• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrived

• Participate in weekly safety observation program

• Participate in monthly GMP inspection program

• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgement

• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety, GLP, and GMP policies and procedures in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety,qualityand sanitation requirements; and report any nonconformity

• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

• Become familiar with the FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements for plant and laboratory operation

• Aseptically complete weekly environmental surveillance sampling for salmonella and listeria perCorporateprogram. Submit samples toMerieuxLabs for analysis.

• Complete weekly food contact sampling via quick-swabs and ATP.

• Complete monthly air monitoring sampling andcompletedocumentation for program.

• Support Quality Plan Requirements and HACCP Program;assistin the monitoring ofCQP's in facility.

• Demonstrate sound judgment in safeguarding customer, company, and vendor and employee information

• Be responsible forthe attainment of plant goals andobjectives

• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors,employeesand peers

• Worksunder closesupervisorand according to explicit instructions,establishesprotocols, and procedures.

• The requirementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed byemployee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired.

• Other duties may be assigned asrequired.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Up to 1 year of food manufacturing laboratory or quality assurance experience preferred

• Certification and/or License -Industry Analysistcertification for antibiotic testingrequiredduring course of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with all applicablelaboratoryequipment

• Able to useMicrosoft Office Suite and company computer systems

• Able to use and understand calculations used for laboratory analysis

• Able to followlaboratory procedures and state and federal regulationsregardingthe testing ofapplicableproducts

• Able to keep good records (record keeping skill)

• Able to follow directions

• Able to work with accuracyand attention to detail

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to work in collaboration,foster good teamwork,and promptly share relevant information with others

• Able toidentifyproblems,takeappropriate stepsto find solutions to problems,and implement solutions

• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

• Must be able to read,writeand speak English