Niagara Bottling Stockton , CA 95202
Posted 1 week ago
At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
Develop lasting relationships with great people.
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Microbilogical Technician
The Microbiology Technician is responsible for carrying out day to day microbiological testing related to the production of aseptically packaged beverage products under the general supervision of the QA Supervisor/Manager. This role is responsible for setting up laboratory tests for microbial examination to include retrieving biological specimen samples and preparing them for testing as appropriate. Microbiology technicians assess whether specimens meet laboratory standards, document any quality issues, and ensure materials are properly discarded.
Essential Functions
Qualified individual is expected to review and report results of microbiological analyses in a timely manner. It is also required that they identify and communicate results that may require further investigation or discussion with a supervisor.
Technicians must know how to follow aseptic technique and follow Good Laboratory practices. A person in this role should be very knowledgeable of these guidelines and be able to practice them consistently.
Microbiology technicians may be responsible for keeping inventory of testing materials, ordering and maintaining FEFO (First Expired, First Out) of relevant materials. Micro techs are also responsible for laboratory cleanliness and organization.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
6 Years- Experience in Manufacturing Environment
6 Years
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Knowledge/Understanding of Aseptic processes
SQF Practitioner Certification
HACCP/Food Safety Certification
Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
InnovACT
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Find a Way
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
Empowered to be Great
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
Engages in long term talent planning
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
Education
Minimum Required:
Associate's Degree in Biology, Microbiology or Food Science or other related field
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science or other related field
Certification/License:
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
$30.03 - $43.55 / Hourly
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Niagara Bottling