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Job Type:Regular
Working at Agropur means being a member of an extended family where simplicity and honesty are part of everyday life, and where the management style is based on integrity, openness and autonomy. You too can join the Agropur family!
POSITION Â SUMMARY:
Perform microbiological, physical  and chemical  tests on raw material,  in-process products  and finished  products.
MAIN Â DUTIES:
*    Perform chemical  and physical  testing.
*Â Â Â Sample, media, and dilution preparation.
*    Timely pre-operational evaluations of processing rooms and equipment.
*Â Â Â Â Standardize batches.
*    Package  integrity testing.
*Â Â Â Â Perform line audits.
*    Report  and analyze  laboratory data.
*Â Â Â Â Accurately enter all required data into the ERP system.
*Â Â Â Â Perform microbiological tests.
*    Perform  accurate  calibration.
*    Ensure accuracy  in all activities  and job duties.
*    Communicate effectively with other employees  and team members.
*    Handle  all equipment  or chemicals  safely and proactively report all safety concerns.
*    Perform cleaning  per lab master  sanitation schedule.
*Â Â Â Â All other duties as assigned.
POSITION Â REQUIREMENTS:
*Â Â Â Degree in Food Science/Chemistry/Biology coursework, preferred.
*Â Â Â Must be detail oriented.
*Â Â Â Must possess excellent team skills including interpersonal communication skills.
*Â Â Â Ability to learn and follow standardized procedures in order to ensure accuracy.
*Â Â Â Must have experience with Microsoft Office Products and ERP systems.
*Â Â Â Self-motivated and ability to prioritize effectively.
*Â Â Â Must be flexible in working overtime when needed.
*Â Â Â Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
COMPETENCIES NEEDED:
*Â Â Â Action Oriented: takes action when needed, gels job done effectively and efficiently
Attention to detail, quality and cleanliness are critical competencies for this position.
*Â Â Â Â Customer focus: Â is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
*    Functional/Technical  Skills: has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
*Â Â Â Decision Quality: makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement:
most solutions are correct and accurate when judged over time.
*    Integrity and Trust: is widely trusted, seen as direct, truthful and can present the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidences, admits mistakes, does not misrepresent  self for personal gain.
*Â Â Â Time management: uses time effectively and efficiently.
AA/EEO Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity