Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Sanitation and Lab Relief Technician in Bruce, Wisconsin
Job Description
General Purpose:
Perform janitorial and laboratory tasks. Promote best practices and a discipline to standard work. Work closely and in partnership with quality and the leadership team to build one-team with one purpose.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform laboratory and sanitation technician vacation relief
Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas sanitary and clean
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
Safety use chemicals to sanitize and clean the facility following provided guidelines
Maintain offices, restrooms, locker rooms, non-production hallways, and breakrooms in a sanitary manner throughout the plant
Maintain inventory levels of plant supplies, including sanitation, laboratory, and PPE supplies
Follow all safety regulations
Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Perform testing on ingredients and finished products according to required methods
Data entry/accurate record keeping
Calibration/maintenance of lab equipment
Lab correlation program testing
Communicate information effectively and timely with management
Environmental monitoring, pre-operational equipment inspections
Good laboratory practices
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.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Laboratory experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 be proactive in seeking solutions
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
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
Knowledge of computer software systems
Oral and written communication skills
Must be team orientated, multitask, and be able to meet deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy
Be able to understand and follow Company procedures, policies and work instructions and adapt to new technology.
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range $24.36/hour