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O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative, Inc. • Syracuse, NY 13203 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $22.00-$25.00/hr • Entry Level
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The Laboratory Technician at O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative, Inc. is responsible for performing tests on production and finished product samples to ensure compliance with FDA, NYS regulations, and Upstate Farms Dairy standards. This role involves evaluating test results, inspecting processing lines, validating vitamin additions, conducting microbiological and chemical analyses, and maintaining cleanliness and documentation. The position requires a minimum of an Associate's degree in dairy/food sciences or equivalent, with 0-2 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate Product testing results and determine compliance to standards.
- Inspect and verify sanitary condition of processing lines, including conducting ATP swabbing.
- Validate vitamin additions and batching sheets for the processing departments.
- Receive, test and determine compliance of all incoming raw dairy and cream trucks.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
- Communicate openly to other members of the Quality Control Team and plant personnel.
- Conduct microbiological analyses, chemical analyses, and sensory testing as required.
- Notify QC/QA supervisor/manager and plant/shift manager of problems with the quality of production.
- Conduct bacteria/shelf life testing of fresh and stressed samples.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Promote and provide excellent customer service with all customers.
- Promote a safe and harmonious work environment and adherence to company policy and procedures.
- Maintain compliance with S.Q.F. Certification.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance work on all lab pipettors.
- Conduct environmental samples of the plant for microbiological testing.
- Assist with equipment readings, record keeping and filing test results.
- Assist in training of new and current employees.
- CIP validation of all filler single use systems (including charts) and effective communication with plant personnel.
- Conduct routine inspections, samplings and testing at onsite location as assigned.
- Conduct automated titrator testing and calibration.
- Investigate issues and products as requested by QA/QA Management.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of an Associate's degree in dairy/food sciences or equivalent
- 0-2 years of experience
- Must be able to work in various temperatures and weather conditions
- Must be able to change shift hours on short notice to provide coverage
- Obtain and maintain Licenses for NYS Raw Milk Receiver, Charm SLBL, Alkaline Phosphatese, Bacterial testing (DMC)
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Full Job Description
Description
As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.
3rd - Full-Time - 10-hour shift (paid meal period) on a rotating schedule of 8 days on, 6days off (schedule may vary during training).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Responsible for performing analytical testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations and Company standards.
+ Ability to engage in analytical thinking and investigations to determine root cause of quality nonconformance issues
+ Responsible for receiving trailers of bulk products and testing of raw and heat-treated dairy ingredients to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations and Company standards.
+ Must follow all SOP procedures and complete required documentation/checklists
+ Maintain area cleanliness, report leaks and/or out of spec product and participate in continuous improvement efforts
+ Follow all safety requirements to include housekeeping, lock out/tag out, PPE, fall protection, and facility safety efforts
Expectations:
+ Ability to work independently which may include interrupted meal periods - Company provides paid meal periods
+ Ability to stand/walk, and perform physical work such as heavy lifting, climbing (up to 12ft), bending, etc.
+ Operate in varied temperature ranges
+ Ability to communicate with co-workers, and management in a clear and respectful manner
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
+ Attention to detail and coordinate various activities
+ Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits:
+ Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match
+ Company Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Health Insurance with Company funded HRA
+ Vacation Time
+ Sick Time
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
+ Shift Differential Pay ($1.50/hr. between 6pm-6am)
+ Company Supplied Uniforms and Boots
+ Company Paid Training and Certifications
+ Employee Discount Website
+ Employee Assistance Program
Pay:
$22-25.00
*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.
3rd - Full-Time - 10-hour shift (paid meal period) on a rotating schedule of 8 days on, 6days off (schedule may vary during training).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Responsible for performing analytical testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations and Company standards.
+ Ability to engage in analytical thinking and investigations to determine root cause of quality nonconformance issues
+ Responsible for receiving trailers of bulk products and testing of raw and heat-treated dairy ingredients to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations and Company standards.
+ Must follow all SOP procedures and complete required documentation/checklists
+ Maintain area cleanliness, report leaks and/or out of spec product and participate in continuous improvement efforts
+ Follow all safety requirements to include housekeeping, lock out/tag out, PPE, fall protection, and facility safety efforts
Expectations:
+ Ability to work independently which may include interrupted meal periods - Company provides paid meal periods
+ Ability to stand/walk, and perform physical work such as heavy lifting, climbing (up to 12ft), bending, etc.
+ Operate in varied temperature ranges
+ Ability to communicate with co-workers, and management in a clear and respectful manner
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
+ Attention to detail and coordinate various activities
+ Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits:
+ Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match
+ Company Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Health Insurance with Company funded HRA
+ Vacation Time
+ Sick Time
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
+ Shift Differential Pay ($1.50/hr. between 6pm-6am)
+ Company Supplied Uniforms and Boots
+ Company Paid Training and Certifications
+ Employee Discount Website
+ Employee Assistance Program
Pay:
$22-25.00
*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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