love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet. Everything we do is about Making Better Happen---.
About the role The Laboratory/Sample Technician is involved with the successful daily operation of the plant. This ensures the superior quality of our product and a safety-first work environment. This requires collaboration and communication with plant managers, operators, supervisors, and laboratory/quality technicians. Work is documented thru electronic and handwritten entries onto sheets
and books specified for each task. Quality employees shall set an example, by demonstrating a commitment to quality, and customer needs at all times. Responsibilities Safety & Environmental Performance To set an example, by demonstrating safety at all times.
Encourage all employees and contractors to adhere to the safety-first motto. Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them. Adhere to GMPs and work procedures to assure superior product quality and consistency to our customers. Conduct safety inspections periodically. Work Requirements Must be flexible enough to periodically work 12 hour shifts and nights, potentially for extended time periods Ensure sampling,
packaging, and shipment of PRMS (customer sample requests) are conducted in a timely manner.
Cross train in Laboratory Technician roles and responsibilities Cross train in Quality Technicians roles and responsibilities Ensure laboratory/quality materials are continuously stocked and available, conducting logistical exercises in order to maintain the effective operations of the department Collect, document, and maintain records of material/product shipped to 3rd party laboratories for external testing purposes Sampling of products for Retain, Additive, and Pre-Pack purposes Understand and implement/enforce Company HACCP and Food Safety practices Understand and enforce Allergen and other FMC control Perform Daily, Weekly, Monthly and specially scheduled maintenance/validation on laboratory equipment Conduct Product Specification and Equipment checks Schedule and work closely with vendors and outside contractors for equipment scheduled maintenance checks/repair and new equipment installs Be responsible for method development and changes with lab equipment Assist management and supervisory personnel in the enforcement of GMP's and PPEBe able to conduct minor repairs and maintenance on all lab equipment Be able to implement and maintain 5S policies and ideas in the lab/quality departments Be flexible enough to participate in audits (ISO 9001, BRC, customer audits) if necessary Train new employees in all aspects of the job Assist production and CI (Customer Innovation) in troubleshooting quality issues Cost Control Be conscious of reusing items that can be reused and try to minimize waste while maintaining a safe and clutter free environment.
Reduce the amount of disposable supplies through re-use whenever possible. Qualifications Preferred applicants will possess a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology or related field and 1-3 years laboratory experience, ability to communicate well with others, computer skills, and Math and computation ability.
Working Conditions The job is performed in a food-grade manufacturing facility, in which some areas are environmentally susceptible to seasonal temperatures. Protective safety equipment is required including appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, safety glasses as needed. Activities include extended periods of standing, some minor work with various chemicals, and computer work. Physical Requirements Ability to communicate and the use of telephone and computer are essential. Must be able to multi-task.
Must have strong time management skills and have the ability to sometimes work with little or no supervision. Knowledge of various weights and measures important. Standing for long periods and climbing steep flights of steps is common. Ability to work efficiently and quickly is a must. Knowledge of computer necessary, including Excel and Lotus Notes. Good Math ability is also required for calculations and reports. Periodically be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds. About AAKEverything AAK does is about Making Better Happen---. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume.
We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities.
Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen--- for more than 150 years. AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
