Quality Lab Technician

Location of Job - Waterbury VT

AM shift: 7:00 am- 7:30 pm

2/2/3 shift pattern

Pay Rate $25.79 – with an additional $0.75 shift adjustment.

Weekly Pay Periods

Benefit Overview

• These are direct hires, full time positions with a full benefits package (*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Stock Purchase, Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement, Paid Leaves, Quarterly Bonus payouts, etc.)

• Benefits are effective the first day of hire (where applicable)

• FREE pints of ice cream daily / Vermont Attractions Discounts / Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts

• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.

• Career Advancement Opportunities

Background & Purpose of the Job

Ben & Jerry’s produces super premium ice cream known for its high quality and unique add-ins ranging from large chunks of bakery items, chocolate, nuts, sauces and candy pieces, all with their own quirky memorable names.  We make the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible and deliver a taste bud-boggling odyssey great enough to take you all the way to the state of euphoria.

The Quality Lab Technician focuses on incoming raw material, in-process and finished product. 

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

As the Quality Assurance Technician, you will focus on incoming raw materials, in-process and finished product. 

• Perform Microbiological testing on ingredients and finished product.

• Perform Analytical testing on ingredients and finished product (Fat, Solids, TA, pH, etc.…)

• Perform product cut ups and other organoleptic evaluations of Finished Product

• Perform various quality checks to include Pint Weights, Code Verifications, Product Volumes, Line Verifications (metal detector checks, tamper band checks, etc.…)

• Sample incoming trucks of cream, condensed milk, liquid sugar and eggs.

• Take ingredient samples from drums, totes, etc.… for analytical and microbiological testing.

• Clean and maintain QA Laboratories and related equipment.

• Perform environmental testing to include  ATP swabs, Micro Swabs and allergen swabs.

• Perform random QA audits and seek resolution to deficiencies.

• Prepare media and dilutions for micro testing.

• Enter data from lab testing into the computer.

• Actively participate and support Quality Improvement project teams

• Initiate and participate in quality investigations.

• Exposure to work on the manufacturing floor including mechanical operations and cleaning solutions.

• Will work around ammonia​.

• Contribute to other routine tasks as needed.

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED (required)

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of degree (preferred)

• Basic knowledge of Laboratory techniques to perform lab tests and use equipment in daily operations.

• Basic knowledge of GMPs to instruct others in their utilization and adherence is required.

• Some work experience in manufacturing and/or Quality Assurance is strongly preferred including basic knowledge of the manufacturing process sufficient to identify the best location to draw test samples, consider the interrelationship of each step in the process when investigating quality concerns.

• Basic computer skills to be used in the transaction of hold/release activities, data entry and other activities as needed.

• Basic knowledge of food safety to participate in the identification and monitoring of critical control points is required.

• Must have the ability to contribute to developing solutions for a wide range of difficult problems.

• Ability to make routine decisions through fact finding and selection is required.

• Must be able to determine work priorities and procedures.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :

· We are all about growth

· We operate with speed and simplicity

· We win together with fun

· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

· We care and challenge

· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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