Job Description

Job Description

Richmond Beverage Solutions, a DFA Company, is seeking   a quality assurance technician to join our team!!

General Purpose

To perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items, while adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements. The person in this position would need to maintain all applicable standard operating procedures, while utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Richmond Beverage Solutions is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Richmond Beverage Solutions, we create dairy and plant based beverages and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

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• $20.75 per hour
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SCHEDULE: 3rd shift 10pm-6:30am M-F may include weekends and working an 8-12 hr shift

BENEFITS:

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• 401(k) with company contribution*
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• Competitive pay
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• Paid vacation and holidays*
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• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
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• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
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• Service recognition and employee rewards*
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• Employee referral program
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• Tuition reimbursement*
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• Uniforms provided
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• Work for dairy farm families
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• More benefits, too many to name
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* varies by company and governing CBAs

REQUIREMENTS:

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• Assist certified technicians in sample sorting and preparation
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• Maintain analytical equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
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• Perform all sample sorting and scanning functions, routing all samples to the appropriate location
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• In coordination with administrative staff, maintain an adequate inventory of consumable supplies necessary to perform analysis assigned
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• Continuously maintain work areas in safe, clean, and sanitary condition
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• Make recommendations for continuous improvement
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• Comply with laboratory hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal plan
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• Provide necessary data for routine reports to customers and regulatory agencies as required
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• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
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• High school diploma or GED preferred
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• 1–2 years related experience required
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• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
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• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
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• Effective verbal and written communication skills
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• Ability to flavor milk-based, sugar-based and caffeine-based products
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• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift
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• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally including overhead
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• Must be able to effectively work in a team environment
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• Must be able to work in a wet environment
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• May occasionally be exposed to chemicals
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• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
  
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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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