Quality Lab Technician

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Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 5 am – 3:30 pm, overtime as necessary

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Ornua is a leading dairy company and the proud owner of premium dairy brands enjoyed by consumers around the world. With annual revenues exceeding $3.7 billion and a global workforce of approximately 2,800 employees, Ornua operates across 10 business units and 12 production facilities spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa.

In North America, Ornua is focused on delivering high-quality dairy products and ingredients to retail, food service, and food manufacturing customers. The company supports the growth of globally recognized brands, including Kerrygold, while also providing innovative dairy ingredient solutions to meet evolving customer needs.

Backed by a strong global supply network and deep dairy expertise, Ornua combines the strength of an international organization with a commitment to local markets, customers, and communities. Through its manufacturing facilities, commercial teams, and customer partnerships across the United States and Canada, Ornua continues to drive growth, innovation, and excellence throughout the dairy industry.

At Ornua, our success is built on our people, our values, and our commitment to delivering quality products and exceptional service to customers every day.

As our Quality Lab Tech, you will be responsible for ensuring that all finished products are tested and run within specification. Technicians train on all Lab duties and include:
Sample procurement, equipment calibration, finished product testing, COA production and raw material testing. Your contributions will strengthen our operations, support our culture of continuous improvement, and help Ornua deliver high-quality products enjoyed by consumers around the world.

• Set up and calibrate lab equipment
• Check the Production line at the beginning of each new product to ensure that the proper raw materials and ingredients are being used
• Check the Packaging line at the beginning of each product run to ensure proper product labeling and identification
• Perform required on-line testing (Fat, Moisture, pH, etc.) during Production to ensure that products will function and conform to specifications
• Communicate with Production staff regarding formula adjustments
• Perform finished product testing on samples the following production day which includes:
  Melt, Flavor, Color, Functionality and Microbiological testing
• Generate reports on all finished products following testing
• Conduct additional costumer-specific testing on finished products (Sauce, Viscosity, Water Activity, etc.)
• Perform environmental swabbing on a weekly basis
• Obtain cheese samples of incoming raw materials for analytical testing
• Obtain and prepare hot product samples for pathogen testing
• Other duties as assigned. This may include:
• Completing COAs
• Any others assigned by management
• Demonstrate adherence to the site’s Safety and GMP practices
• Attend monthly facility Safety training
• Assist with appropriate Risk Assessments upon request
• Assist with appropriate Accident/Incident Investigations and Right-to-Refuse Investigation

• Must be able to communicate, read and write in English
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school education or higher
• Must have basic computer skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point applications to a food production facility

• Prior Experience working in lab environment strongly preferred.
• Good work standing with regards to performance and attendance
• Support a safe work environment
• Must be self-motivated, dependable and a team player
• Ability to represent the company in an upbeat and professional manner
• Ability to give and take direction

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Employees must be able to perform repetitive motions and safely operate equipment while following all safety and quality…