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About the Role
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.
Responsibilities
- Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments including Microscopes, IR Analyzers, and pH meters.
- Conducts tests to determine chemical/physical and microbiological characteristics for raw and finished products using established SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
- Performs sensory analysis on ingredients and finished products to ensure conformance to regulatory and customer quality requirements.
- Records all test results on standardized forms and completes data entry into appropriate systems.
- Responsible for the release of fluid product for loadout, batch blend, and/or packaging lines.
- Responsible for communicating any out-of-specification test results and/or other quality issues to appropriate production and/or QA management.
- Directs incoming tanker trucks to the appropriate receiving bay and notifies appropriate production personnel.
- Operates the truck scale to ensure accurate weights of incoming and outgoing fluid loads for payment.
- Generates Bill of Lading and Certificate of Analysis for outgoing bulk tanker loads.
- Performs calculations, including adjustments for standardizing Evaporated Milk tanks to meet Regulatory Standard of Identity and product specifications.
- Provides administrative support during off-hours, such as answering incoming switchboard calls and security check-in/check-out of visitors/vendors.
- Performs other related duties as required by QA Management.
Requirements
- Must be proficient in time management.
- Must have functional/technical skills.
- Must have demonstrated experience as a collaborative, contributing team member.
- Must have strong attention to quality and process detail.
- Must remain confidential regarding O-AT-KA and Customer product specifications and internal information.
- Must be able to see, sit, stand, bend, and reach.
- Must be able to operate general office equipment (computer, phone, calculator, copier, etc.).
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Must adhere to General Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Must wear appropriate PPE when in the Manufacturing plant and exposed to loud noise, hot/cold temperatures, and wet floors.
Skills
- Microscopes
- IR Analyzers
- pH meters
- Sensory analysis
- Data entry
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Attention to quality
- Process detail
- General office equipment operation
- Computer operation
- Phone operation
- Calculator operation
- Copier operation
Location
- USA
Work Type
- Evenings
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Individual contributor
Education Level
- Associates Degree in Science
Salary/Compensations
- $24 USD per hour
Benefits
- Group health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Wellness program
- Paid time away from work
- Paid holidays
About the Company
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives.
- Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®.
- We support sustainable farming and strong communities.
Equal Opportunity
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.