Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America • Saint Albans, VT • 2d ago

Job Description

*Join DFA's quality assurance / lab team at St. Albans.

Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation.

Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.

General Purpose:

Ensure that DFA products are produced and distributed to the highest food safety and quality standards. Test all raw intermediated and finished products as well as collect and test environmental samples according to established procedures. Work with a high degree of accuracy and concentration to produce valid test results in a timely manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with all company policies, local, state and federal regulations

Ensure the following facility programs are followed: safety, food safety, GMP, preventive maintenance, quality assurance, and sanitation

Help ensure all policies and procedures for the American Institute of Baking (AIB), Quality Assurance

International (QAI), Organic, FDA, USDA, CDPHE and GMA SAFE are followed

Ensure all customer specific policies, procedures, and specifications are followed

Properly test incoming and outgoing product for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards

Maintain proficiency of testing for Critical Quality Points

Notify plant supervision and management in any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operations or product quality

Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and work area

Monitor laboratory operations, documenting and correcting discrepancies identified in technician performance

Document laboratory values as required in plant records

Manage sample retention and laboratory inventory levels

Review performance verifications and preventive maintenance records for completeness and archive as needed

Safeguard and protect all company assets

Make decisions in a timely manner

Anticipate problems and implement solutions

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

Is responsible for the attainment of plant goals and objectives

Use skills and talent to contribute to organizational success

Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees and peers

Maintain well-groomed professional appearance appropriate for the position and situation

Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

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

Complete and show competency in the yearly New York State split sample program.

Are responsible for COA's on finished product

Release product prior to shipment

Assist with laboratory special projects and new testing implementation

Assist in creating SOP's, SSOP, s and other procedures for the laboratory

Assist in laboratory training needs.

Work with Sanitation for ATP and Environmental Testing

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements **:

Education and Experience**

High School Diploma or GEDpreferred

2 year applied science degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or microbiology preferred

1 year of experience in a food laboratory

Within six months, the Lab Technician must be provisionally approved for antibiotic testing by the VermontState certifying officer

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range 21.50-23.75

Similar Jobs

Physical Therapist

Genesis Healthcare • Saint Albans, VT • 3h ago

Hospital & Medical

Overview At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for ch...

3h ago

Go to Apply

PT Meat Market Cutter

Hannaford • Milton, VT • 10h ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 450357 Address: USA-VT-Milton-259 Us Route 7 South Store Code: Store 08274 MEAT (5151939) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Por...

10h ago

Go to Apply

After School Program Director

Healthy Kids Programs • Cambridge, VT • 2d ago

After School Program Director Cambridge, VT ( http://maps.google.com/maps?q=340+School+Road+Cambridge+VT+USA+05444 ) Description WHO WE ARE:Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest...

2d ago

Go to Apply

CDL Truck Driver Home Daily

AmeriGas • Saint Albans, VT • 2d ago

Trucking & Construction

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1290617 \ AmeriGas\ \ AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be able to pass a pre...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service Analyst

Department of State - Agency Wide • Saint Albans, VT • 2d ago

Management & Administrative

Summary This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Vermont Passport Agency where the incumbent serves as a Customer Service Analyst responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive customer serv...

2d ago

Go to Apply

PT Bakery Sales Associate

Hannaford • Enosburg Falls, VT • 3d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 449657 Address: USA-VT-Enosburg Falls-71 Jay View Drive Store Code: Store 08308 Management (7245163) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce ve...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Ice Cream Maintenance Supervisor

Unilever • Saint Albans, VT • 4d ago

Retail & Hospitality

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to becom e an independent , EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025 . We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking comp...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Shipping/Receiver Relief 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America • Saint Albans, VT • 6d ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Job Description * Join DFA's production team at St. Albans. Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation. Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Warehouse Worker

ManpowerGroup • Milton, VT • 1w ago

Manufacturing & Warehouse

Our client, in Milton, VT is seeking a warehouse support person to to join their team. As a warehouse support person, you will be part of the warehouse team. The ideal candidate will have a solid attendance, be able to l...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

BAYADA Home Health Care • Saint Albans, VT • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

**$7,500 Retention Bonus Available BAYADA Home Health Care** is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to perform home health visits for our office located in South Burlington, VT. This posit...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.