Lab Technician

Lab Technician

HOURLY WAGE:$28.48 per hour ($2 hour nightshift differential)

BONUS:

$300 bonus after completing90 day probationary period

$700 bonus after completing 6months of employment

Total of $1,000 bonus

HOURS: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM; Crew 4 2-2-3 schedule (every other weekend off)

TRAINING: On Day Shift

In this role, you'll be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc.

manufacturing team, ensuring the quality of our safe wholesome finished products.

You'll gain skills and experience in working with operations to ensure product integrity, from a microbiological and analytical standpoint, is protected and that our products conform to all standards within the LOL Quality Management Systems.

Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

TheQuality Lab Technician is responsible for accurately performing analytical and bacteriological testing on raw material, in-process material, and finished product in accordance with company policies and procedures.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.

We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


* 18 years old or older


* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment


* Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision


* Previous work in a dairy laboratory, analytical laboratory, or food/beverage manufacturing industry


* Experience operating all laboratory testing equipment /instruments: FT-IR, NIR, pH meter, Titrator, Centrifuge, VIS Spectrometer, etc.


* Maintains a safety mindset


* Must be able to work in a collaborative team


* Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


* Microbiological and Wet Chemistry Testing (Mojonnier Extraction, Kohmans, Simple Distillation, etc)


* Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft 365


* Must be able to perform inspections of operations equipment as part of the role which will require you to walk through the facility on a regular basis


* Candidate will likely spend 75% of the shift on their feet performing test and inspections.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:


* Associate degree or higher or comparable experience in dairy laboratory testing

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:


* Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements


* Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment


* Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present


* Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
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