Description :Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future! At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company! Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program. Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PMFor candidates based in New York State, this position starts at $24.72 per hour.** This is a union position, covered under Teamsters Local 294 Union**The job responsibilities for this position are as follows:This job includes routine tasks associated with all the QA Lab functions and support for all other plant operations. Candidates will be required to have the following to qualify. A two-year degree in the technical field and knowledge of microbiology and chemistry. They will be required to hold a NYSAM License for milk receiving, Appendix N for Beta Lactams, and DMC testing. Applicants will be expected to have computer skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and BPCS/Log Pro inventory management systems. Daily routine tasks will include obtaining samples from processing, packaging lines, and vessels for inspection and testing. Perform chemical, organoleptic, and bacteriological tests on raw, in process and packaged products. Perform allergen and general sanitation testing and validations. Generating formulas for processing department and standardizing when out of compliance. Daily monitoring of batch reporting and batch reporting entry back up when needed. Notifying management of issues in a timely manner. Calibration of lab equipment according to the Master Lab Calibration/Validation List. Generate reports for QC compliance and data inputting into Log Pro/BPCS inventory system and QA Studio. Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements. Keep all work areas neat and clean at all times, to conform to GMP and SQF requirements. Understand and follow all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, and never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way. Must stay until job is completed or relieved. Must perform any other assignments by a QA Manager, QA Supervisor or shift Supervisor. This description is not all inclusive and is subject to change.HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled “VERVRAA Federal Contractor”
