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Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. Laboratory Technician in Rochester, New York
Description
As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.
SUMMARY: Testing of raw materials, work in process and finished goods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Microbiological, chemical and physical testing of raw materials, work in process and finished goods.
Document all testing and results done daily.
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Preferred but not required, Associates degree in Chemistry or Biology or 4 years pervious lab experience. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and SPC Plating.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the following licenses with the New York State Department of Agriculture: Direct Microscopic Count, Drug Residue (Charm SL) and Milk Receiver, Gerber, plating & phosphatase.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret test results, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to fill out routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively and convey information to other employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, bend at the waist, turn, stoop, balance, reach with hands and arms above shoulder height, talk and hear, taste and smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Must be able to use basic laboratory equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical equipment and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. May have to work with or be exposed to chemicals containing sodium hydroxide or phosphoric acid requiring personal protective equipment, per Company regulations. Worker occasionally be exposed to cold temperatures 35-40 degrees F.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
WORK SCHEDULES:
- The workweek could vary. Shift work, weekend work and Holidays may be required.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Working safely, following all Company policies and complying with all Federal, State and County regulations is a condition of employment.
Pay: $23/hr.*
*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)