3rd Shift FSQA Technician I- Make

Job Overview

The Cheese Make Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician supports the overall Food Safety Plan through monitoring, record / product review and inspections.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical and performance tests on raw materials, cheese, whey, and all by products; and effectively document and communicate results.
• Set-up, standardize and shutdown laboratory and quality related production equipment.
• Complete pre-operational and environmental swabbing, plating and interpretation.
• Perform and record daily monitoring and verification activities.
• Collect and test air and water samples. Prepare and ship samples as needed.
• Conduct routine data entry and filing of paper work.
• Review and sign off on CIP charts.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by plant FSQA leadership.
• Maintain company confidentiality.

The pay for this position is $23.15-$24.15. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity.

This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Degree
• Knowledge / understanding of chemical and physical processes relating to cheese quality.
• Ability to complete tasks based on standard procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work cross-functionally
• Basic Computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Food Science or related field
• SAP experience.
• HACCP Certification.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand / walk; bend / flex / extend neck; frequently grip / reach / lift / pull with L / R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing / pulling / carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs / muffs, hardhats, and / or safety glasses may be required.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Work is performed in a lab setting.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including : temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB;

moisture and moving machinery.