Aseptic In-Process Sampling Technician

Hilmar Cheese Company; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, TX is seeking a Cheese Laboratory In-Process Sampling Technician to perform daily in‑process sampling of cheese from plants and to support production quality and timely information flow to Operations, Product Release Teams and QA.

You will work with other technicians, follow published procedures, and assist in handling changes or upsets in production while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Open to weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
• Basic use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with aseptic in-process sampling for each batch.
• Track sampling from multiple plants.
• Read and implement published lab procedures; perform testing with little input.
• Work with other technicians to ensure timely results.
• Support production and respond to changes or upsets.
• Follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Complete OSHA safety training annually.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Coach and train teammates; buddy training.
• Prioritize food safety and sanitation per policies.
• Report safety issues to leadership.
• Participate in root cause analysis and improvements.
• Maintain safety as a core priority.
• Work with departmental safety teams.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Lifting 45 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, TX is seeking a Cheese Laboratory In-Process Sampling Technician to perform daily in‑process sampling of cheese from plants and to support production quality and timely information flow to Operations, Product Release Teams and QA.

You will work with other technicians, follow published procedures, and assist in handling changes or upsets in production while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.