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If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!\nOur culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. \nFounded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.\nGeneral Description/Purpose:\nPlans and schedules testing activities, collects samples and performs quality tests on raw bulk ingredients, purchased products and processed milk, cream and other finished products. Ensures all receiving materials, in-process product and outbound product adheres to HP Hood, LLC quality standards. \nJob Responsibilities :\nPulls, logs and completes finished product and processing sample testing for all specification requirements on each product at the established sampling frequency. Physical, biological, chemical and organoleptic testing includes but is not limited to: butterfat and solids (Foss and CEM), cryoscopy, temperature, acidity, homogenization efficiency, DMC, gram stains, agar/petrifilm plating, rapid-methods bioluminescence (EPIC), weights, code date verification, seal checks, pH, brix, coffee feathering, whipping, peroxide residuals, flavor, odor, appearance and shelf life analysis.\nMaintains certification by state for Beta-Lactam antibiotic testing to the Industry Supervisor level.\nMaintains calibration of thermometers, pipettes and scales per regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy of ongoing checks. Maintains accurate temperature records for refrigerators, freezers and incubators.\nMeasures and maintains records of vitamin usage.\nCompletes tank inventory recording butterfat, solids, acidity and DMC at the specific frequency per management.\nVerifies non-conforming product (raw or finished), properly windows and tags affected product, issues hold reports and samples at time of hold from affected units where applicable. Coordinates resampling of hold product and completion of product disposition.\nVerifies that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to start up by thorough inspection and proper ATP swabbing. Maintains detailed records.\nMaintains laboratory supply inventory notifying QA Supervisor upon need.\nEnsures all laboratory documentation (forms, SOPs, etc.) is current and properly completed by lab personnel.\nTrains Quality technicians and ensures that performance of testing meets all regulatory and internal specifications.\nMaintains shelf life/retain cooler in a clean, orderly manner.\nAny and all duties as directed by QA supervision and/or management.\nEligibility Requirements \nMeet the job requirements\nBachelor’s in Science preferred; Associates of Science and/or 75+ credit hours towards the attainment of a Bachelor’s in Science required.\nMust have been in current position for at least one year, or have your manager’s approval.\nMust have satisfactory job performance in current position.\nMust have no active written corrective action warning on file. Verbal Corrective actions that are active and written corrective actions that have expires will not be used to disqualify an applicant. Lateral of downward bids are permitted.\nThe successful bidder on any job may not bid on another position for 12 months.\nWork Schedule:\nRequires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.\nRequests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.\nSalary: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.\nEnvironmental Concerns:\nNormally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid or windy weather conditions does exist.\nMay be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens\nMay be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.\nExact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.\nThe pay range for this position is\n$28.79—$30.75 USD\nReady to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page\nHP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nFemale/Minority/Veteran/Disabled\n\"VERVRAA Federal Contractor\"\nPrivacy Policy\nCCPA\nFor Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nEmployment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. 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