About the role

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support night shift production by providing timely and accurate analytical testing data. The role ensures product quality through rigorous testing of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products while maintaining laboratory standards.

Skills

Laboratory Testing Raw Material Sampling In-Process Sampling Finished Product Sampling Instrument Calibration Laboratory Instrument Maintenance Chemical Testing Physical Testing Microbiological Testing Reagent Preparation Laboratory Recordkeeping Inventory Management Basic Mathematics Computer Skills Food Safety Good Manufacturing Practices

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Full job details

Start your next chapter with a team that invests in you from Day 1.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support our night shift production. If you have a background in food manufacturing and a passion for precision, we offer a total rewards package that is hard to beat: 144 hours of annual PTO, 401k matching, and a comprehensive benefits suite (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life) that kicks in the first of the month after you’re hired. Secure your future while ensuring the quality of the products our customers love.

General Purpose:

To provide timely and accurate analytical testing data to the production departments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform sampling of raw materials and in-process and finished products
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
Wash lab utensils and glassware
Prepare and stock reagents and media
Maintain monitoring records of all lab analytical testing
Report non-compliant laboratory testing results
Receive, stock and inventory lab supplies and reagents
Perform chemical, physical and microbiological testing or raw materials, in process and finished products
Maintain laboratory reports in a timely, accurate and legible manner
Maintain the laboratory and associated areas in an orderly and clean manner
Follow all plant and corporate policies
Adhere to all DFA Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
Adhere to all DFA Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
Adhere to all DFA GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
Report plant conditions that may result in non-compliance with standards and specifications
Other duties as assigned by the Lab / QC Supervisor

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

1 year of food manufacturing experience, preferably in a laboratory or quality assurance function
Prefer some college science and math courses or an associate degree

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Basic working knowledge of personal computers
Understanding of basic math