QA Lab Technician-Oakhurst Dairy
Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician position at Oakhurst
Dairy provides an opportunity to contribute to the production of
the highest quality dairy products in New England. A major aspect
of this position will be to perform routine product analysis
including bacteriological, chemical, and physical testing of raw
and finished goods, microscopy on incoming raw milk, organoleptic
analysis of finished products and operation of specialized lab
equipment. This position will perform frequent audits of the
manufacturing facility and will drive continuous improvement to
meet internal quality standards. In addition, the Lab Technician is
responsible for sanitation verification through visual inspection
and swabbing activities, inspection of cleaning equipment for
functionality and proper operation, post-cleaning allergen sampling
and analysis and pre-operational inspections of food contact
equipment. Collaboration with Production, Shipping and Maintenance
staff will be integral. We are looking for a first shift and mid
shift candidate.--First- shift Tuesday to Saturday 8:00am -
4:30pmMid-shift Tuesday to Saturday 12:00pm - 8:30pm.----Duties
include:Ensure compliance with all company policies, local, state,
and federal regulations.Ensure all customer specific policies,
procedures, and specifications are followed.Properly test incoming
and outgoing product for suitability and compliance with
appropriate standards.Perform bacteriological, chemical, and
physical tests on raw and finished goods to meet quality compliance
goals.Conduct product sampling at various points through the supply
chain.Perform microscopy on incoming raw milk.Perform packaging
evaluations to ensure conformity to standards.Inspect the plant
periodically and regularly for compliance with Oakhurst Dairy and
the US Public Health regulations.Evaluate product temperatures
throughout the manufacturing process.Verify cleaning completeness
through visual inspection and swabbing activities.Inspect cleaning
equipment for functionality and proper operation.Perform
post-cleaning allergen verification and validation.Conduct
pre-operational inspections in coordination with Production
personnel.Review documentation for completeness and
accuracy.Maintain the Pathogen Environmental Monitoring program and
participate in sampling activities.Troubleshoot quality issues with
Production and Quality personnel.Recommend changes or improvements
to the laboratory procedures, plant inspections, process control or
cleaning and sanitizing programs.Enforce quality standards, GMPs
and SOPs.Maintain and enforce the HACCP and SQF programs.Attend and
participate in the quality meetings.Obtain IMS certification
through the State Department of Agriculture.Maintain a safe, clean,
organized work area throughout the facility and laboratory.Keep the
Quality Assurance Manager informed of all quality results and
issues.Performing all other duties deemed appropriate, necessary,
required, or directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
Keywords: Dairy Farmers of America, Portland , QA Lab Technician-Oakhurst Dairy, Healthcare , Portland, Maine
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