Milk Intake Laboratory Technician TLNT1_NI

Milk Intake Laboratory Technician JOB PURPOSE To perform quality and food safety testing on all incoming milk supplies, ensuring only compliant milk is accepted onto site, while maintaining accurate records and supporting traceability requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Milk Intake Testing and Quality Assurance Conduct testing of all milk received on site and positively release tankers for use when results are within specification. Perform the following analyses on all whole milk and skim milk tankers: Temperature Antibiotic testing Acidity Freezing Point Depression (FPD) Organoleptic assessment Bactoscan count Any additional tests as required by management Documentation and Reporting Accurately record, maintain, and report all test results in accordance with site procedures. Promptly communicate any non-conforming milk results to the Milk Intake Team, Laboratory Personnel, and Management. Communication and Decision Making Liaise effectively with tanker drivers regarding the acceptance or rejection of loads based on test results and site specifications. Maintain clear and professional communication with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient operations and product quality. Sample Management and Compliance Organise, label, and retain milk samples as required for traceability and quality management purposes. Carry out additional intake compliance checks including: Red Tractor compliance verification Tanker wash record inspections Other intake quality checks as required Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Perform daily calibration and verification checks on laboratory equipment, including: Antibiotic Charm Readers Freezing Point Depression (FPD) Cryoscope Bactoscan start-up and validation checks Hygiene and Housekeeping Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic work area in line with food safety, quality, and health