Quality Control Lv Icp/Cheese Grader

640lb Cheese Grader and ICP Technician

Supervisor’s Title: Laboratory Team Leader

Department: Quality

Exempt Status: Hourly

Southwest Cheese is the world’s largest manufacture of cheese/whey products and is located in Clovis, New Mexico. It is a joint venture between Glanbia and The Greater Southwest Agency and provides ample opportunity for career growth and experience in a fast-paced, high-performing enterprise.

Job Summary

Collects and grades samples from 640lb blocks after cheese reaches 7 days, holds for review any product that has grading issues, assists in in scheduled block cuttings and conducts ICP testing and records test data by performing the following duties .

Essential Functions

• Coordinates with management to perform block cutting and product evaluations based on quality concerns and/or parameters.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
• Sets up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for ICP tests.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Pulls plugs from 640lb sample blocks once product reaches 7 days to evaluate and grade plugs
• Analyzes all samples assigned on ICP
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
• Documents and reports results of tests and analyses using SAP.
• Holds product beyond 7 days, for re-grading due to any issues

Delivering On Glanbia’s Values

• “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.
• “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Demonstrates experience with laboratory techniques for the measurement of chemical components, microbiological parameters, and sensory attributes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and analytical data.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and/or a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Practical experience in QA techniques, principles, and adherence to government regulations.

Typical Physical Activity

Physical Demands

• Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
• Frequently involves sitting, and reaching with hands and arms

Physical Requirements

• Involves moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat, and areas with possible air contamination, fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May be exposed to loud noise levels (i.e. manufacturing equipment).

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel limited within the local area.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.