Summer (seasonal) Laboratory Technician

Description

Come join the world’s leading dairy company and maker of award-winning specialty cheeses! We promote from within, so let’s discuss your career growth possibilities.

Summary: To work in Quality Assurance laboratory performing physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods

Hours: 24 hours per week - at least one weekend day per week - flexible hours

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table

2. Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner

3. Report out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate

4. Record test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook

5. Checks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately

6. Work closely with the production and laboratory staff

7. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment

8. Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed

9. Aware of and practice Plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP)

10. Obtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment

11. Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes

12. Performs other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor

13. Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required

14. Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff

Candidate must have strong attention to detail and accuracy, strong communication skills, written and verbal, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus), able to carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching) and must be able to work a flexible schedule (weekends are required). Should be able to follow quality assurance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required

• Personal qualities of tack and dependability and ability to work well with others required

• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

• Knowledge of computer software required

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required

• Associates degree in Dairy Science or Laboratory Science Preferred - current students are eligible to apply

• Dairy Science, Laboratory or other related experience preferred

For a complete list of job opportunities, visit our website: http://lactalisamericangroup.com/

Click on the “Careers” tab. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits in a clean and stable work environment. Post-offer drug screens and background checks are conducted. Lactalis American Group is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be at least 18 years old. Veterans encouraged to apply!

218 South Park Street, Belmont, WI 53510

The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail. He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills. Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity. Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.