Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Position Title:
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Position Location:
Othello
Requisition ID:
8666
SUMMARY
Responsible for the collection, preparation, evaluation and reporting of microbiological data. Also responsible for the preparation of media, chemicals, material, machine calibrations and solids testing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
- Collects and prepares samples for quality analysis requirements.
- Operates analysis equipment.
- Performs calibration verification, checks diagnostic checks and routine adjustments on analysis equipment.
- Cleans analysis equipment and laboratory area on a daily basis and during scheduled shutdown.
- Accurately evaluates samples and enters all information into computer tracking system and completes all records.
- Prepares chemicals for use in plant quality testing.
- Orders supplies for operation of Bacteria Lab.
- Travel may be required.
- Communicates analysis data to appropriate supervisor and management.
- Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
- Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality process.
- Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP s).
- Helps to build and promote a strong Teamwork environment in each individual work group, the Factory, and the Company.
- Participates in continuous improvement process.
- Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.
- The employee may be required to successfully complete the orientation and training provided during the first ninety- (90) days of employment.
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
- Responsibility to monitor work areas, watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.
- Authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of themselves, other employees, products, and equipment.
- Responsibility of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced.
- Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.
REQUIRED TRAINING
- McCain Safety Policy/Accident Reporting
- Annual HACCP/GMP s Training
- Annual Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
- Plant Emergency Evacuation Training/Emergency Response
- Right-To-Know
- Lockout-Tag out
- Ladder Safety
- Fall Protection/PPE s
- Confined Space
- Hot Work
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- Key-Element Training
- Crisis Management
- MCE Training
- Other Training as Required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one year related experience in the food industry and/or training in a bacteria lab; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate and understand basic mathematics, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Computer skills (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook).
- Phone Skills.
- Verbal Communication Skills.
- Mechanical (potential for and injury due to moving forklift, wrapping machine, conveyor belt, and boxcar floor.)
- Electrical
- Chemicals (cleaning)
- Fumes, odors, box fiber dust
- Wet or slippery surfaces
- Vibration
- Noise (hearing protection required)
- Concrete floor, uneven footing
- Falls
- Mist/steam
- Knife (cutting bands on caser bundles)
- Inside temperature variable:
10-32 degrees F. - Stair steps/ladder
- Product jacks
The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at McCain Foods USA, Inc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family:
Manufacturing; Quality & Food Safety
Division:
NA Potato Manufacturing
Department:
Manufacturing Quality
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Company:
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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