Dairy Farmers of America · 9 hours ago
Day Lab Technician
Garden City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expDairy Farmers of America is seeking a Day Lab Technician to assist the Quality Manager in ensuring product quality through monitoring, observing, and testing processes. The role involves compliance with food safety regulations and maintaining laboratory operations for quality control.
AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
Responsibilities
Follow all DFA Good manufacturing procedures (GMP’S) and work in a manner consistent with all the corporate and regulatory food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Ensure compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations
Ensure all policies and procedures for the Safe Quality Food initiative, Organic food, FDA, USDA, KSA, and GMA SAFE are followed
Maintain environmental swab sampling to ensure plant cleanliness
Ensure all customer specific policies, procedures, and specifications are followed
Properly test incoming and outgoing product for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
Notify plant supervision and management in any out of range value or variation from accepted norms in operation or product quality
Maintain individual state and/or federal licenses
Perform preventative maintenance, function verification, and quality control tasks
Continuously look for continuous improvement and process improvement
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and laboratory
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
Perform all other duties deemed appropriate, necessary, required, or directed by the Quality Assurance Manager and Plant Manager
Safeguard and protect all company assets
Make decisions in a timely manner
Anticipate problems and implement solutions
Demonstrate sound judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information
Use skills and talent to contribute to organizational success
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers
Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position and situation
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Knowledge of and skill with company computer systems
Must be able to use and understand calculations used for laboratory analysis
Ability to demonstrate strong initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
Able to work well with all types of people
Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to promote a positive, creative, and professionally pleasant work environment
Able and willing to engage in continuous improvement
Able to adapt to changing situations and willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned
Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Preferred
Two-year Applied Science Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology preferred
1 year of experience in a food laboratory preferred
Kansas Department of Agriculture Sampler Certification
Certified Industry Analyst certification for PMO Appendix-N testing of Drug Residue in Milk
Company
Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
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