Dairy Farmers Of America Garden City , KS 67846
Posted 3 days ago
General Purpose:
Assist the Quality Manager to assure product quality by supporting the monitoring, observing, and testing process. Promote best practices and a discipline to standard work. Work closely and in partnership with quality and the production team to build one-team with one purpose.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Follow all DFA Good manufacturing procedures (GMP'S) and work in a manner consistent with all the corporate and regulatory food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Ensure compliance with all company policies, local, state, and federal regulations
Ensure all policies and procedures for the Safe Quality Food initiative, Organic food, FDA, USDA, KSA, and GMA SAFE are followed
Maintain environmental swab sampling to ensure plant cleanliness
Ensure all customer specific policies, procedures, and specifications are followed
Properly test incoming and outgoing product for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards
Notify plant supervision and management in any out of range value or variation from accepted norms in operation or product quality
Maintain individual state and/or federal licenses
Perform preventative maintenance, function verification, and quality control tasks
Continuously look for continuous improvement and process improvement
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and laboratory
Monitor laboratory operations, documenting and correcting discrepancies identified in technician performance
Document laboratory values as required in plant records
Manage sample retention and laboratory inventory levels
Perform all other duties deemed appropriate, necessary, required, or directed by the Quality Assurance Manager and Plant Manager
Safeguard and protect all company assets
Make decisions in a timely manner
Anticipate problems and implement solutions
Demonstrate sound judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor, and employee information
Use skills and talent to contribute to organizational success
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees, and peers
Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position and situation
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
Two-year Applied Science Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology preferred
1 year of experience in a food laboratory preferred
Certification and/or License -
Kansas Department of Agriculture Sampler Certification
Certified Industry Analyst certification for PMO Appendix-N testing of Drug Residue in Milk
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and skill with company computer systems
Must be able to use and understand calculations used for laboratory analysis
Ability to demonstrate strong initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
Able to work well with all types of people
Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to promote a positive, creative, and professionally pleasant work environment
Able and willing to engage in continuous improvement
Able to adapt to changing situations and willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned
Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Reporting to this Position:
Backup Support to Position(s):
Travel:
(Click on the appropriate box)
☒No travel required
☐5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
☐15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
☐25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
☐50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
☐75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)
Scope:
Job Description Completed By:
Meshack Onderi, Quality Manager
February 2017
Job Description Approved By:
Ken Kaneversky, Plant Manager
February 2017
Original:
Revised:
See last page for Physical Demands
DFA Physical Demands and Work Environment
Place an "X" in the appropriate response
Never
0% of shift
Occasional
1-33% of shift
Frequent
34-66% of shift
Constant
67-100% of shift
Physical Demands
Sit
X
Stand
X
Walk
X
Grasp, handle, twist or type
X
Reach (forward or overhead)
X
Climb (stairs or ladder)
X
Squatting, kneeling or bending
X
Push/pull
X
Crawling
X
Driving a vehicle
X
Lifting/Carrying
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 55 pounds
X
Up to 75 pounds
X
75-100 pounds
X
Work Environment
Use of chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40°
X
Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95°
X
Noise > 80 decibels
X
Dust
X
Fumes
X
Ability to work around dairy/food products
X
Work in tight or narrow spaces
X
Working in, around & over lines/obstacles
X
Ability to work with limited supervision
X
Typical office environment
X
Typical manufacturing environment
X
Typical farm/livestock environment
X
Typical lab environment
X
Sensory Demands
(Check all that apply)
☒ Verbal Communication ☒ Touch ☒ Smell
☒ Hear ☒ Reading
☒ Taste ☒ Writing
Vision
(Check all that apply)
☒ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
☒ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
☒ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color)
☒ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes
are fixed on a given point)
☒ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
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