HP Hood - Winchester, VA
posted 2 months ago
As a Lab Technician on the D Crew at HP Hood LLC, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our food and beverage products. This position is designed for self-driven individuals who are eager to contribute to a high-impact team. You will be responsible for conducting laboratory testing in accordance with established standards, including PMO, Standard Methods for the Dairy Industry, and FDA 2400 methods requirements. Your work will involve pulling, logging, and running tests on finished products and processing samples, as well as auditing CIP chemical concentrations to ensure compliance with company specifications. In addition to testing, you will prepare media and other lab controls, operate autoclaves for sterilization, and assist in the preventive maintenance of lab equipment. You will also be involved in inoculating batch tanks with enzymes and vitamins, maintaining cleanliness in the lab, and participating in environmental testing around the plant. Your responsibilities will extend to verifying that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements before startup, ensuring that all tasks align with the food safety and quality standards of the company. At HP Hood, we value diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where every team member is respected and valued. Our culture emphasizes innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, and collaboration, which contributes to strong employee engagement and teamwork. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for ongoing development and advancement. This position also qualifies for our bonus program, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth.