2nd Shift Lab Technician: Quality & Food Safety

Socket.dev; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Lab Technician for 2nd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM). The rate is $22.75/hr with a $1.50/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

You will perform testing, sample prep, and QA tasks to ensure product quality and safety. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and up to 1 year in a food manufacturing lab or QA, with ability to read, write, and speak English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related work experience in food manufacturing, laboratory, or QA.
• Up to 1 year of food manufacturing lab or QA experience preferred.
• Certification or license may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of batch preparation and QA activities to meet specifications.
• Test incoming and outgoing products for compliance with standards.
• Perform sample setup, preparation, and cleanup.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed.
• Notify supervisor of out-of-range results and monitor quality trends.
• Maintain lab records and complete required paperwork accurately.
• Prepare reports of results and enter data into computer systems.
• Maintain process control by generating statistical information for the team.
• Participate in meetings and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Daily cleaning of the task area and CIP as required.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with regulations.
• Follow GMPs and all regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Written communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related coursework in food science / biology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Microsoft Office

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Lab Technician for 2nd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM). The rate is $22.75/hr with a $1.50/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

You will perform testing, sample prep, and QA tasks to ensure product quality and safety. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and up to 1 year in a food manufacturing lab or QA, with ability to read, write, and speak English.