Micro Tech (Manufacturing)
Job Category:
Manufacturing/OperationsJob Family:
Plant ProductionWork Shift:
2 (United States of America)Job Description:
- Responsible for conducting routine standard plating and media inoculations on raw materials, batch samples and finished product.
- Support investigations by conducting micro analysis on samples as needed by technical managers.
- Conduct assigned plating, handling, and inoculating instructions on environmental samples.
- Prepare and maintain all micro medias required for all routine plate count requirements and/or requested by the Microbiology Lab Supervisor
- Conduct plate counts and record results.
- Assist in maintenance of lab equipment
- Follow all established micro lab SOPs.
- Directly communicate any micro or supply issues to the Microbiology Lab Supervisor.
- Assist with audit, challenge studies and special projects as needed.
- Maintain good laboratory and housekeeping practices
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
- Supports the mission, values and vision of the company.
- Maintains the best interest of Schreiber Foods first and foremost.
- Work with employees of Schreiber Foods in a positive and constructive manner to maintain a professional relationship. Demonstrates courtesy, discretion, friendliness and diplomacy.
- Works within a team environment to share information and help others as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic laboratory skills to include aseptic technique, media preparation, plating, dilutions, pipetting, and swabbing.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible work schedule and the ability to work overtime and weekends.
- Dependable
- Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
Education and/or Experience
- High School Degree, preferred
- 1 – 3 years' experience in a laboratory environment, preferred.
- Quality Assurance or Microbiology laboratory preferred
Work Environment
Controlled food plant facility with ambient conditions; frequently exposed to wet, cold, hot or humid temperatures, moving forklifts, and fumes.
Food Safety Culture
Low Acid Culture is the highest adherence to Food Safety. This requires absolute dedication to all programs that pertain to producing aseptic products.
Eligible partners will receive:
- A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
- Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
- Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program
- Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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