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Lab Technician at SDF Saputo Dairy Foods USA

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Decatur, Alabama





Job Description:

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.




  • Perform physical analytical sampling and testing of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished goods dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines. Ability to apply and interpret results.

  • Perform microbiological/bacteriological sampling and testing of dairy food products in accordance with established guidelines. Ability to apply and interpret results.

  • Identify and effectively communicate any out-of-specification analytical test results. Follow established notification protocol.

  • Routinely collect product samples from production lines as outlined by testing timeline guidelines.

  • Exceptional organizational skills in order to maintain all QC records and filing.

  • Accurately and neatly complete analytical testing documents.

  • Ability to prepare various stock solutions used in the laboratory.

  • Calibrate and maintain all lab testing equipment.

  • Perform environmental control swabbing after clean-up and CIP/SIP. Report any deviations.

  • Knowledge of consumer complaint investigation process.

  • Support internal and external audits.

  • Support mock and product recall program guidelines.

  • Prepare and process production records to isolate any out of specification product including any product deviations from standard, on-hold, regulatory holds, etc.

  • Prepare and distribute customer certificates of analysis.

  • Must be proficient with all quality control functions throughout the facility.

  • Must be able to complete and pass specific State regulatory licensing/certificate requirements (Appendix N, Good Laboratory Practices).

  • Perform good laboratory housekeeping within established housekeeping guidelines.

  • Comply with all Quality Assurance Procedures (QAP's).



Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)


Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!


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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.


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