Quality Control Lab Technician 1st Shift $22.50 + 10%

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Quality Lab Technician based in Brattleboro VT.

Requirements

JOB SUMMARY

As a Quality Laboratory Technician, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to in-process testing of milk and finished product testing of yogurt products. Additionally, the Quality Laboratory Technician will collaborate with Quality and site management to align duties with the company's goals and values.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Key member of the Quality Assurance laboratory team in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing facility.

· Performs and documents testing of materials and finished products.

· Performs microbiological analyses of raw materials and finished products.

· Performs analytical testing of raw materials and finished products.

· Coordinates hold/release/rejection of in-process and finished goods.

· Confirms compliance and alerts Quality Assurance Management of any deviations from approved product specifications.

· Performs weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage and distribution, finished product appearance, code date verification, pH testing and x-ray verification.

· Performs sensory evaluation of raw material and finished products.

· Performs environmental testing and monitoring.

· Performs related duties and projects assigned by Quality Assurance Management.

· Wears Company-supplied uniforms as well as appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

WORK CONDITIONS

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.

· Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

· Work comfortably in variable temperature environments.

· Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

· Must be able to stoop and reach on a regular basis.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.