The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: GENERAL                                                                                                                                 85% Maintain the LCOP (Listeria Control Program) by performing weekly Listeria swabbing of areas that are selected for samplingMaintain the Pre-Operational environmental swabbing and testing program by performing weekly swabbing of the areas that are selected for samplingMaintain the environmental air monitoring program by performing weekly swabbing of areas that are selected for sampling.Implement Micro Corrective Action when results of LCOP, Pre-Operational, and operational environment swabbing have exceeded limits.Complete testing on all finished product that has been produced during scheduled operating hours.Maintain the QPT (Quarterly USDA Pathogen Testing Program) by sending out finished product samples to contract outside laboratory.Complete validation, calibration, temperature monitoring, and cleaning of all Micro Lab equipment.Perform required testing of materials/raw materials per established schedule or on an ad hoc basis.Read, record, and enter all chemistry results; inform management of any high results that are outside the acceptable spec range for chemistry, film, etc.Clean all lab equipment, and surfaces daily or as needed.Calibrate all lab equipment daily.Inform management of any results that are outside of specifications.Performs data entry to software tool as applicable and/or maintains relevant spreadsheets.Conducts Gold Standard chemistries.May be required to perform pre-op inspection.Monitor all the CCP’s (smokehouse cooking schedule) associated with the HACCP program to be able to advise management on any scientific validation issues.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.  SAFETY                                                                                                                                                 15% Participate and accurately complete all necessary monthly and yearly trainings for safety and SQFcompliance.Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safetyequipment.Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the foreman/supervisor.Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc. 
