Saputo
Dairy
Technician,Laboratory
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“Technician, Laboratory at Saputo. Skills: Quality Control, Analytical Sampling, Microbiological Sampling, Data Entry. Inspect product quality. Sample and analyze”
Industry & Context.
Recommend corrective and preventative actions (CAPA); Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification analytical test results
Ability to work in manufacturing environment, noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), prolonged periods of standing/walking, Bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment, Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, following approved chemical handling procedures, Good visual acuity, ability to see and differentiate color, Sensory health, ability to taste, smell and evaluate odors and flavors, Physical lifting up to 50-lbs intermittently, Physical lifting up to 50-lbs with assistance, Shift flexibility, support role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility, assigned to a team on shifts, Work days and shifts may change
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
math skills, computer and business skills, verbal and written communication skills, in English, SAP, Microsoft Office products, email, copy, scanning, State regulatory licensing/certificate requirements (CDFA, DFA Appendix N, Good Laboratory Practices)
Nice to Have
Associate's Degree with a concentration in Food or Dairy Science, Previous experience with food quality specifications, physical and analytical testing, process control monitoring, positive release documentation, Advanced quality/food safety training and/or certifications
What You'll Do.
Inspect product quality
Document quality deviations
Recommend corrective actions
Perform physical analytical sampling
Perform microbiological sampling
Communicate out-of-specification results
Collect product samples
Complete analytical testing documents
Prepare stock solutions
Calibrate lab equipment
Perform environmental control swabbing
Investigate consumer complaints
Support recall programs
Prepare production records
Distribute customer certificates
Perform quality control functions
Complete regulatory licensing
Maintain good laboratory housekeeping
Comply with Quality Assurance Procedures
Comply with dairy food regulations
Adhere to Code of Ethics
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work together professionally with co-workers; Work with other department personnel
Communication Scope
verbal and written communication skills, in English
Full Job Description
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? **Position Summary** The Quality Control Technician’s responsibilities as the subject matter expert of the production shift and actively monitors production areas to inspect product quality, sample and analyze against established specification and controls. Documents and reports any or potential quality deviation, and recommend corrective and preventative actions (CAPA). **Tasks and Responsibilities:** · Collects samples and perform physical analytical sampling and testing of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished goods dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines. Ability to apply and interpret results. · Perform microbiological/bacteriological sampling and testing of dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines. Ability to apply and interpret results. · Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification analytical test results. Follow established notification protocol. · Routinely collect product samples from production lines as outlined by testing requirements. · Exceptional organizational skills in order to maintain all QC records and filing. · Accurately and neatly complete analytical testing documents and enter data into system. · Ability to prepare various stock solutions used in the laboratory. · Calibrate and maintain all lab testing equipment. · Perform environmental control swabbing after clean-up and CIP/SIP. Report any deviations. · Knowledge of consumer complaint investigation process. · Support internal and external audits. · Support mock and product recall program guidelines. · Prepare and process production records to isolate any out of specification product including any product deviations fro
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