Lab Technician - 3rd Shift Job at Westby Cooperative Creamery
3rd Shift (11 pm - 7:30 am; 4 on / 2 off schedule
Position Summary:
The Lab Technician works in a laboratory environment within the production plant, routinely performing tests on products prior to production, during production, and prior to releasing products to ensure that quality and production standards are achieved. Responsibilities are performed with an emphasis on meeting safety, quality and production standards while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for daily in-process and finished product testing.- Assists in maintaining most lab equipment and completes daily verifications.
- Follows lab procedures and recommended updates when needed and follows all general and Westby Cooperative Creamery GMP’s and SOP’s.
- Ensures that laboratory records are accurate and maintained properly.
- Performs regular product shelf-life analysis.
- Inspects production equipment daily for cleanliness and addresses any problems with the production supervisor.
- Walks through plant daily, checking fogging stations, foot baths, and date codes.
- Assists in Material Review when product quality issues arise and helps place products on HOLD when necessary.
- Communicates with management daily on all matters concerning product quality.
- Spot checks cleaning chemical strengths and records the results daily.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High school diploma or equivalency and Laboratory Science Technician diploma and one year of similar work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.- Preferred candidates will present the following:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
- Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
- Proficient verbal and written communications skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word) required.
- Regular and predictable attendance, safely performs tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures
- Dependability, flexibility, energy, and efficiency.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and work in a team or independently with a positive attitude.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position per work screen protocol is required.
About Westby Cooperative Creamery
As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1903, Westby Cooperative Creamery has a unique perspective on the dairy industry - from farm to fridge. Our team takes great pride in crafting cultured dairy products that make it to our customer's table and nourishes their family. We're Safe Quality Food Level 3 certified, which means we're part of a globally recognized program that delivers high-quality food safely.
Our Vision is to be the best cultured dairy foods manufacturer and milk-marketing cooperative in the country.
We provide a safe, healthy, team oriented work environment with continued learning opportunities which provide personal growth and satisfaction that benefits employees and their families.
We invite you to take the next step to learn how you can be a part of our team!
Pay: Up to $26 / hour
Supplemental pay:
- Signing bonus
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Job types: Full-time
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
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