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- Conduct testing to determine quality of incoming ingredients, including raw milk and ingredients for formulated products.
- Conduct testing as outlined in Standard Methods for the Examination of Milk Products for: butterfat (using Babcock method and FOSS FT-120), total solids (using CEM solids tester and FOSS FT-120), direct microscopic counts, antibiotic content (using Charm ROSA method), sediment testing, standard plate counts (using 3-M Petrifilm and Easy Gel Plates), total coliform counts (using 3-M Petrifilm), yeast and mold counts (using 3-M Petrifilm and Easy Gel Plates), homogenization efficiency (using Gaulin EQA analyzer), pasteurization efficiency (using Charm LumT), titratable acidity on raw milk, cream, recycle milk products.
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- Perform volumetric determination of container fills.
- Perform chemical concentration checks on central sanitizer system, on foot spray systems, on CIP cleaners and sanitizers as needed.
- Conduct water quality testing of chilled water systems through the use of pH monitoring and coliform testing.
- Conduct environmental testing in the production areas using ATP swabs (to determine gross contamination), SPOT
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- Perform organoleptic testing on raw milk, finished bottled product, shelf-life samples at 7-days, at code date and at 4 days past code date (milks only).
- Perform viscosities using Zahn cups on ice cream mixes, eggnog, buttermilk, and chocolate milk before packaging, and on packaged products.
- Aid in investigating customer complaints and work with sales to determine causes of product failures in the marketplace.
- Validate test results through the use of controls and standards in the operation of laboratory equipment.
- Communicate problems to appropriate plant supervisory personnel in a timely way.
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Lab Tech - Newport News, United States - Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers
Description
SHIFT: 3rdHOURS: 8:00pm-4:30am=Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
HOURLY PAY= $24.50 PER HOUR
SUMMARY:
Applies principles of microbiology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and economics to monitor methods of production, preservation, and utilization of milk and other dairy products.Perform standardized tests to determine quantity or quality of branded products to ensure compliance with company or government quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITITES include the following.Other duties may be assigned.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of PC based systems; expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently as well as maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization (both inside and outside the company).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires reaching, handling and near vision; able to lift light weights (up to 36 pounds maximum or 10 pounds frequently) andstand for up to 7 hours.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.Will be exposed to wet/slippery work conditions.Will be in contact with water and dairy liquids.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)
