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Job Description

General Purpose:

Assist the Quality Manager to assure product quality by supporting the monitoring, observing, and testing process. Promote best practices and a discipline to standard work. Work closely and in partnership with quality and the production team to build one-team with one purpose.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

+ 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

+ Ensure all policies and procedures for the Safe Quality Food initiative, Organic food, FDA, USDA, KSA, and GMA SAFE are followed

+ Maintain environmental swab sampling to ensure plant cleanliness

+ Ensure all customer specific policies, procedures, and specifications are followed

+ Properly test incoming and outgoing product for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards

+ Notify plant supervision and management in any out of range value or variation from accepted norms in operation or product quality

+ Maintain individual state and/or federal licenses

+ Perform preventative maintenance, function verification, and quality control tasks

+ Continuously look for continuous improvement and process improvement

+ Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and laboratory

+ Monitor laboratory operations, documenting and correcting discrepancies identified in technician performance

+ Document laboratory values as required in plant records

+ Manage sample retention and laboratory inventory levels

+ Perform all other duties deemed appropriate, necessary, required, or directed by the Quality Assurance Manager and Plant Manager

+ Safeguard and protect all company assets

+ Make decisions in a timely manner

+ Anticipate problems and implement solutions

+ Demonstrate sound judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information

+ Use skills and talent to contribute to organizational success

+ Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers

+ Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position and situation

+ 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 required

+ Two-year Applied Science Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology preferred

+ 1 year of experience in a food laboratory preferred

+ Certification and/or License –

+ Kansas Department of Agriculture Sampler Certification

+ Certified Industry Analyst certification for PMO Appendix-N testing of Drug Residue in Milk

_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_

+ Knowledge of and skill with company computer systems

+ Must be able to use and understand calculations used for laboratory analysis

+ 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 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans