Utility Lab Analyst
Salary$29/hr
LocationLowville, NY
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentQuality
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Vacation coverage for Quality Department (including Finished Product Analyst, Bacteriologist, Thermometer Calibration, and Hold & Release)
Performing allergen inspections
Purchasing
Sink validation program
Calibration sampling
Fork truck/inventories
Cooling studies
DMC & Antibiotic testing
Period work and ownership of quality programs as assigned
Management of the Kraft Heinz water program
Providing coverage for string cheese
Environmental Monitoring including Equipment Swabbing and air exposures
Calibrations and Thermometers
Analytical testing including wet chemistry (Fat, moisture, Titratable Acid, pH, Salt)
Microbiological monitoring and testing (DMC, Petri-film/Pour plating, environmental)
Entering & retrieving data using SAP
Disposal of finished product or raw ingredients
Customer sample requests
Product delivery to the lab
Shipment of samples
Thermometer verifications
General housekeeping
Weekly period work
Milk Receivers license
Direct Microscopic Count license
Charm Antibiotic detection license
Fork Truck license
Work on all shifts
Weekend and Holiday work
Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills
SAP
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Primary Function: Duties will include but not limited to: Vacation coverage for Quality Department (including Finished Product Analyst, Bacteriologist, Thermometer Calibration, and Hold & Release), performing allergen inspections, Purchasing, Sink validation program, calibration sampling, fork truck/inventories, cooling studies, DMC & Antibiotic testing, period work and ownership of quality programs as assigned. Management of the Kraft Heinz water program and providing coverage for string cheese will be required for this position.
Environmental Monitoring including Equipment Swabbing and air exposures, Calibrations and Thermometers, Analytical testing including wet chemistry (Fat, moisture, Titratable Acid, pH, Salt) and microbiological monitoring and testing (DMC, Petri-film/Pour plating, environmental). Entering & retrieving data using SAP; disposal of finished product or raw ingredients; customer sample requests; product delivery to the lab; shipment of samples, thermometer verifications, general housekeeping, weekly period work, and other quality and sanitation duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Requirements
Licenses required: Milk Receivers, Direct Microscopic Count & Charm Antibiotic detection, Fork Truck license
Sanitation: Will ensure that the equipment, area, and machinery he/she works with is cleaned and all rules of Sanitation reviewed during orientation are followed. Will keep work area clean and picked up for the following shift.
Quality Assurance: Ensures all products manufactured comply with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function. Knowledge retention of all job duties trained on and capable of referencing JSM’s as needed. Responsible for review of quality programs to conduct positive release of finished product.
Safety: Will follow instructions delivered during the training that explained the fundamentals of the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep himself/herself and others away from harm while performing his/her duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures.
About the role
Work on all shifts expected, Weekend and Holiday work will be required. Schedule is based on a 7 day/week production; therefore, workdays may fluctuate from week to week based on production. May perform different duties throughout the week as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Wage: $29.20
Benefits
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
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Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
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Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
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Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
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Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Lowville Plant
Kraft 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 [email protected].