Quality Control Technician Intern
Company: Seneca Foods Corporation
Location: Rochester
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of
packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout
the United States.
Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400
American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail
private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets,
distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the
brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley,
Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and
Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides
vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack
arrangements. Responsibilities and Qualifications:
As a QC technician, your responsibilities will be to follow
established policies and procedures.
The position is responsible for the testing and evaluation of
products at different stages of the production process to determine
and maintain quality and consistency of our products.
No experience necessary and
Food Science
students are encouraged to apply.
Job functions include basic microbiological quality and general lab
work, including plating (Petri-film), media preparation,
environmental sample collection, enrichments, autoclaving and dish
washing. The position will also assist in specialized testing,
including, PCR, RT-PCR, LAMP and ELISA as needed. Excuting and
maintaining laboratory quality control is critical of the position.
Applicants must be familar and proficient with aseptic technique.
Candidates must also be motivated. detail-oriented, mechanically
and technically inclined, independant and have ability to
multi-task. Must have good communication skills. Preferred
Qualifications:
Good communication skills.
Basic computer and mathematical skills.
Working knowledge of basic measuring devices and machines.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work extended hours during our peak season.
Ability to work weekends when needed. Physical Requirments:
Ability to lift 25-30 lbs, including up-stairs
Standing for extended period of time
Using hands for extended periods of time
Walking throughout the lab and production environment
Bending and kneeling
Biohazards:
Involves working with potential class II agents.
Workers are trained on aseptic technique, Good Laboratory Practices
and handling and treating potentially biohazardous materials
Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal
opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative
action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated
against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or
veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected
classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable
accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of
otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities
unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the
operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an
employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation
under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us
at ADA senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.Nearest Major Market:
Rochester MN
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