2nd Shift Quality Lab Technician

Come Grow With Us

$1,200 Sign on Bonus

SmithFoods was established in 1909 and has become the largest independent dairy manufacturer in Ohio. We are continuing to grow and are looking for a Lab Technician to join our team. We are passionate about what we do and work hard at it. We are looking for a team player who will contribute not only to our team’s production, but to our culture as a whole.

Market Leading Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance with Wellness Premium Discounts
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life insurance
• 401k with a company match
• Paid holidays, vacations, and personal days
• Daily Pay

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, GED assistance available
• Must be 18+ years old
• Must be willing and able to complete all duties in a timely manner and be able to work independently
• Must be able and willing to learn and maintain proficiency in all requirements of this position
• Must have good communication and teamwork skills
• Must have a Strong math background
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently at required pace and stay busy
• Must be able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis
• Must be able to maintain the highest sanitation and manufacturing standards

Description:

• Will work closely with ice cream & fluid production staff, team leaders and group leaders
• Will be responsible to complete microbiological testing of products and ingredients, perform daily lab testing on ice cream & fluid products
• Will be responsible for testing products according to customer requirements. Tests includes but not limited to: variegate checks, inclusions checks, weight verification, butterfat, total solids, TA, pH, butterfat & total solids.
• Will be responsible for collecting and shipping finished product samples for testing
• Will maintain product retention program
• Will be responsible for performing product evaluations
• Will be responsible for microbiological plating and analyzing various products
• Will update product information within the QDA System
• Will be responsible for product hold and release program
• Will be responsible for environmental monitoring and follow up on corrective actions
• Will monitor weight control program
• Will report any quality deviations with ingredients, packaging or finished product
• Will complete quality work orders
• Will report immediately any discrepancies or noncompliance issues as relates to Regulatory Requirements or SmithFoods standards
• Will be required to help maintain the cleanliness and organization of laboratory testing areas and equipment
• Will be required to help establish and maintain ATP program for fillers and equipment and follow up on corrective actions
• Will be required to help maintain Allergen testing program in ice cream and fluid facilities and follow up on corrective actions
• Will follow all company safety rules and exercise due care in discharging duties
• Will be expected to learn and actively participate in activities designed to enhance SmithFoods lean process to reduce waste throughout the company
• Must be willing to cross-train and perform other duties as assigned

Days/Hours:

• Monday-Friday, 1:30PM - 10PM
• Overtime required
• Days & hours require flexibility and are subject to change based on production schedule

EEO Statement

SmithFoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for employment, recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, pay, benefits, lay-off, demotion or termination of employment will be made without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, ancestry, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state or local law.

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