QUALITY CONTROL, GRADE 1 TECHNICIAN - Elma, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1496666
# of Positions :
2
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
none
Salary :
$18.85 + hourly
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
varies
Hours per week:
40
Job Description
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/
Company Information
Name :
Steuben Foods, Inc.
Application Information
Online :
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