Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures. We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another.
Requirements
- Communicates with plant management
- Operate all testing equipment including, but not limited to spectrometer, FTIR analyzer, moisture analyzers, pH meter, burets, beta & aflatoxin analyzers, chlorine analyzer, pipettors, and various laboratory testing equipment
- Perform daily quality audits and checks on plant floor as assigned
- Fill out required worksheets and logs, either electronically or paper form in an accurate manner
- Maintain all results and report in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality
- Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment and maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area
- Must stock laboratories with necessary supplies
- Responsible for quality related tasks such as certificates of analysis
- Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner
- Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of all laboratory tests
- Recognize and notify appropriate supervisors of any unusual results or product defects
- Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological testing
- Aid in training of new Quality Assurance personnel
- Assist in the calibrations, troubleshooting, and functionality of lab equipment
- Be proficient in the performance of the following:
- Inhibitory test
- Total solids/Moisture Analysis
- Inventory sample analysis
- Powder test for scorched particle, and moisture
- Whey Protein Nitrogen Index test (WPNI)
- Bacteria test (Aerobic Plate Count, Coli, and Yeast & Mold)
- Collection of proper series samples using aseptic techniques as required
- Compositing samples for third party testing
- Proper identification of outgoing samples for third party testing
- Report immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment
- Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules
- May participate as members of the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team
- Aid in execution of plant environmental monitoring program
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Life insurance
- 401(k) up to 6% company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid holidays & vacation
