Lab Technician – HACCP & Food Safety

Hours: 3rd Shift: Friday - Sunday, 4am - 5pmPrimary Purpose: To perform necessary functions in order ensure the following are executed:Accountabilities:· Maintain the LCOP (Listeria Control Program) by performing weekly Listeria swabbing of areas that are selected for sampling· Maintain the Pre-Operational environmental swabbing and testing program by performing weekly swabbing of the areas that are selected for sampling· Maintain the environmental air monitoring program by performing weekly swabbing of areas that are selected for sampling.· Maintain the process water monitor program· Implement Micro Corrective Action when results of LCOP, Pre-Operational, and operational environment swabbing have exceeded limits.· Complete testing on all finished product that has been produced during scheduled operating hours.· Maintain the QPT (Quarterly USDA Pathogen Testing Program) by sending out finished product samples to contract outside laboratory.· Complete validation, calibration, temperature monitoring, and cleaning of all Micro Lab equipment.· Maintain COA (Certificate of Acceptance), COC (Certificates of Compliance), and COG (Certificates of Guarantee) under the Micro Lab’s document control program.· Document all test results by recording results into the company shared document files.· Maintain a clean and safe work environment· Manage the Micro Lab inventory and report when supplies are needed.Physical Requirements:· Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.· Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment.· Must be able to repeatedly lift, push/pull over 25 lbs.· Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, reach, and grasp routinely throughout shift.This job description should be used as a guideline only and is not meant to be all-inclusive.Refer to JASA:· Microbiologist, Office PersonalAdditional informationWORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.