Description

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QC Micro Specialist

KanPak® is your ultimate resource for beverages and desserts. From juices to coffee drinks to delicious blended ice cream treats, we’ll help you create the perfect product. Innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, superior customer service and the highest quality ingredients are all part of the mix.
 
We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ QC Micro Specialist for expansion openings in our facility in Penn Yan, NY. This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.
 
Main Functions: 
Is responsible for conducting finished product testing of all products, to include EPIC sterility testing and Petrifilm plating as outlined to facilitate product release, as well as any regulatory plating and verification required for raw materials/ingredients. The QC Micro Specialist is also responsible for conducting Environmental testing and documenting and communicating results in a timely manner. 
 
At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Salary: $22.00/hr
Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8hrs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate KanPak Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction at KanPak.                                                                                                                                                          Participate in formulating and administering division’s short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth.

• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
• Maintain capability to fill in as the QC technician or In-line as needed.
• Analyze and test the finished product to ensure that it meets the quality specifications of federal and state law. 
• Verify inventory of samples to be tested and communicate sampling issues to Lab Supervisor 
• A full understanding of our data entry program and correction of data entry errors. 
• A full understanding and mastery of our finished product grading program. 
• Communicate and assist with organizing Sensory Testing for products safe for release 
• A full understanding and mastery of Charm EPIC machine. 
• Responsible maintaining, and following relevant procedures, documents, and training required for effective functioning of Micro Lab.  
• Provides training to employees relative to customer or department needs, and helps oversee Microbiological Proficiency testing is conducted on the appropriate frequency
• Oversees micro lab calibration program for all relevant testing devices, pipettes, scales, pH meters, and Epic machine
• Sterilize tools and equipment as needed
• Tracking calibration logs of pH meters, incubators, etc.
• Preform Micro Lab equipment preventative maintenance
• Inventory of Micro Lab Supplies
• Enforce micro laboratory safety programs and company GMPs
• Coordinate KanPak Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Assists or performs special tests, studies or projects as required by company or customer

Social Responsibilities: 

• Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
• Act according to KanPak’s Creed & Values

 
Required Qualifications and Knowledge: 

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Minimum 6 Months of experience as a Lab Technician or at least 1 Year of experience as a Floor QC
• Basic understanding and proficiency of Micro and Environmental testing equipment
• Working knowledge of testing conducted in the Primary Lab setting
• Knowledge of fundamental microbiological methods, practices, and GMP

 
Competencies/Job Skills:

• Ability to communicate trending data and issues to supervisor
• Ability to solve problems
• Proficient computer skills
• Good Documentation Practices
• GMP Compliance
• Willingness to receive further education where applicable

Physical Requirements:

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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must 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 ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer:   This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Applicants only; No Recruiters please.
KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.