• Job Description

  Req#: 5195

  Overview

  Performs laboratory testing duties to ensure quality product is produced, packaged, and prepared for delivery to customers in a safe manner.

  Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent, required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field, preferred.
  • Previous experience in a laboratory environment, required.
  • Previous experience in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
  • Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally 75 pounds.
  • Must be able to work for extended periods in a cold, damp environment.

  Responsibilities

  • Perform microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory analysis of product.
  • Hold, release, and reject finished goods based on product analysis.
  • Verify compliance and alert management of any deviations from specifications.
  • Perform in-plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage and distribution, finished product appearance, code date verification, pH testing and metal detection verification.
  • Perform calibration and scheduled preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
  • Responsible for daily finished product evaluations.
  • Perform environment testing.
  • Maintain documentation on all tests performed in lab.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

• About the company

  Borden Dairy Company is an American dairy processor and distributor headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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