Lab Assistant- Nights (D Crew)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or equivalent
• •Must be able to pull Serac lines in 20-minute intervals
• •Must be able to pull Paper lines in 30-minute intervals
• •Must maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion
• •Must be able to lift 25 - 40 lbs.
• •Must be able to carry 50 - 60 lbs.
• •Must be able to push/pull 40 – 150 lbs with a cart
• •Must be able to stand for long periods (minimum of 8+ hours)
• •Must be able to walk for long periods
• •Must be able to bend frequently
• •Must comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices, including GMP dress code standards
• •Must adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, procedures and training
• •Must report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• •Must conduct Mock Recalls
• •Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment
• •Must exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills
• •Must work effectively with team members to accomplish department and plant goals
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line
• •Must be able to identify quality issues on the lines and report to proper personnel
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on vacuum checks
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on temperature checks
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on appearance checks
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on weights checks
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on code date verifications
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on packaging checks
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on seal check verification
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on pH or T.A. tests
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on coffee testing
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on shelf life verification
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on flavor tests
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on odor tests
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on spin tests
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing
• •Must be able to run and interpret results on calibrations and standards
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to remove trash
• •Must be able to consolidate and organize supplies
• •Must be able to wipe down counters, equipment and walls
• •Must be able to sweep
• •Must be able to mop
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods
• •Must be able to maintain a safe work environment at all times
• •Must be able to immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety concerns
• •Must be able to report to work in a condition to work at scheduled times
• •Must be able to communicate tardiness and absences according to the Call-Off Procedure and Attendance Policy
• •Must be able to monitor incoming goods & services
• •Must be able to maintain the work area in a sanitary manner
• •Must be able to coordinate the Internal Audit Program
• •Must be able to support the Corrective and Preventative Action Program
• •Must be able to support the Finished Product and Raw Material Release Program
• •Must be able to ascertain improvements within the lab and plant
• •Must be able to verify codes
• •Must be able to verify absence of leakers
• •Must be able to ensure operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of the notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to properly handle samples for chemical, microbiological, retains and shelf life analysis of all dairy and non-dairy products
• •Must be able to pull and properly handle samples for chemical, microbiological, retains and shelf life analysis of all dairy and non-dairy products
• •Must be able to identify quality issues on the lines and report to proper personnel
• •Must be able to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• •Must be able to maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
• •Must be able to comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the HP Hood Guidebook and applicable site supplement
• •Must be able to adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, procedures and training
• •Must be able to maintain a safe work environment at all times
• •Must be able to immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety concerns
• •Must be able to comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices, including GMP dress code standards
• •Must be able to report to work in a condition to work at scheduled times
• •Must be able to communicate tardiness and absences according to the Call-Off Procedure and Attendance Policy
• •Must be able to maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
• •Must be able to monitor incoming goods & services
• •Must be able to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• •Must be able to support the Corrective and Preventative Action Program
• •Must be able to support the Finished Product and Raw Material Release Program
• •Must be able to coordinate the Internal Audit Program
• •Must be able to conduct Mock Recalls
• •Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment
• •Must be able to work effectively with team members to accomplish department and plant goals
• •Must be able to exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line
• •Must be able to identify quality issues on the lines and report to proper personnel
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran
• •Must be able to run and interpret the results on the following tests: vacuum checks; temperature; appearance; weights; code date verifications; packaging checks; seal check verification; pH or T.A.; coffee testing; shelf life verification; pulling retains for customer complaints; flavor; odor; peroxide checks on Evergreen packaging; Oxonia tests on Serac for POAA levels; spin tests; pre-setting the carts in incubators for microbiological testing; calibrations and standards; etc.
• •Must be able to maintain lab in a clean and organized fashion which includes removal of trash, consolidating and organizing supplies, wiping down counters, equipment and walls, sweeping, mopping, etc. prior to end of shift
• •Must be able to set up racks before the lines start
• •Must be able to pull all required samples in the established time periods allowing laboratory to be able to identify product issues as they are running on the line
• •Must be able to verify that product meets the required specifications on the line, such as codes, packaging, absence of leakers, etc.
• •Must be able to ensure that operator, coordinators and laboratory resources as well as senior techs are aware of any deviations when they are noted
• •Must be able to understand the importance of this notification process and how it affects profitability of the plant when out-of-spec product is ran