Job Type: Full time
Job DescriptionLaboratory AnalystNew Ulm PlantBenefits & Compensation Overview:Medical.Dental.Vision.Additional perks:  Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to shop at the Company Store.Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).Laboratory Analyst positions begin at $28.46 per hour.Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plant.Work Schedule:Weekly Rotating Shifts for Production Employees, Monday through Friday.  Shift start time depends on the department, but weekly rotations begin on 3rd, 2nd, and then 1st shift.Plant & Community Overview:Plant Overview:The Kraft Heinz Plant in New Ulm has been a workplace of choice in the community since its opening in 1955.  Current products include Velveeta, Velveeta Mini-Block, Kraft Deli-Deluxe, and Foodservice for popular restaurant chains.400 Hourly Employees.23 Salaried Employees.Average tenured employee is 12 years of service.Over 125 employees have more than 20 years of service.There is over 5,000 years of experience in the New Ulm Plant!Community Overview:Welcome to our New Ulm Community!Job Overview:The Laboratory Analyst is responsible for blender testing, blender standardization, problem solving, in process testing and finished product testing.  Works from brief verbal and complex written instructions and is expected to exercise individual judgment and resolve questions independently in a timely manner.  When 1 to 2 lines are running, Analysts work alone – therefore they must exercise good judgment with all aspects of in process and finished product testing when issues arise.  Rotating Analysts are expected to work between areas and help out when needed.  Must have good written and oral communications skills.  Work requires mathematical skills including fractions, decimals and knowledge of personal computers.  Work is expected to meet the high standards of Kraft Heinz, AOAC and legal parameters.  Must be able to perform sensitive adjustments of complex controls requiring skill in fine tuning of the process variables. Responsibilities & Duties:Responsible for multiple testing competencies, including: Rapid Testing, Hot Tests/In-Process Testing, Regular Moisture/Finished Product Testing, Fat Testing, and Salt and Lactose Testing.Record cooker steam out results and grade the steam out pads.Test standardized cream, cream whey and WPC as required by the specifications and record results.Performs blender checks as required.  Involves retesting blender samples for moisture and fat.Responsible for the salvage of blender, moisture, fat, NIR, naturals and raw material samples.Miscellaneous testing required on ingredients, projects, naturals, etc. as to adhere to the specifications.Preparation of solutions for miscellaneous testing (pepsin, acid pH).Responsible for cleaning five-hour ovens centrifuge, grading room buckets, fat bottles, beakers, moisture pans and all other lab dishes and glassware.Prepares fat (Roccal) solution and fills acid bottles.Monitoring and cleaning of water bath and acid dispensers.Monitor the hazardous waste that is produced by some of the testing and dispose of it properly.Responsible for air exposures and swabs for start-up, qualifications and regular production.Responsible for entering COA results into SAP for incoming ingredients.Tests finished products by doing cook and melt tests daily and as needed.Records finished product grading results identified by the daily grading table team.  Must know the products and possible defect scores.  Must also be able to conduct the grading and/or train others to conduct the grading.Coordinates, performs and documents shelf life quality checks by setting up 30/60/90 day checks and reports.  Also, sets up 120/150 day code life checks and documents them using Access or other software.Assembles and distributes reports throughout the plant, and potentially corporate.Salvages product that has testing completed.Sets up flavor testing and grading of EMC’s and FMFC’s.  Maintains control samples for each.Sets up grading for projects and maintains files on projects.Updates grading specifications within the plant as changes are made to the corporate specifications.Maintains sheets for code dates.Required to keep work area clean and sanitized.Record and perform melt test on all HO samples received from Raw Materials and notify them with results.Performs viscosity tests as needed.Assist other lab positions based on available time and the need in other positions. Conduct other duties as requested by Lab Team Leader and Quality Supervisor/Manager.Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED Required.Previous Manufacturing Experience Preferred.Seeking individuals who work well with teams, are goal oriented, and enjoy satisfaction in performing a job well done.Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations. Location(s)New Ulm PlantKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.