Copy of 3rd Shift Laboratory Technician - $26.45/hr

Lactalis American Group; Town of Belmont (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis American Group is seeking a dedicated 3rd Shift Laboratory Technician to ensure quality in their dairy products. This role offers a competitive salary of $26.45/hr, full-time hours, and a $2,000 hiring bonus. If you have an eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance, join their team for a rewarding career.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory analysis in the dairy or food industry preferred.
• Stable and dependable work history is required.

Responsibilities

• Tests raw materials and finished products; records results accurately.
• Works in Quality Assurance laboratory performing microbiological testing.
• Maintains clean working environment and follows Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Laboratory Science Technical Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Dairy/Food Science

Job description

3rd Shift Laboratory Technician - $26.45/hr

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Description

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani, Président, Kraft Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Parmalat, Siggi’s, and Stonyfield Organic in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and we’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, don’t let that stop you from applying! We’re eager to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how you can bring your EXPERTISE to help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

Laboratory team members work in Quality Assurance laboratory performing physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. Candidate must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required).

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table
• Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner
• Report out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate
• Record test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook
• Checks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately
• Work closely with the production and laboratory staff
• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment
• Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed
• Aware of and practice Plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP)
• Obtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment
• Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Lactalis products and recipes
• Performs other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required
• Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff
  
  

Candidate must have the following attributes/skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy, strong communication skills, written and verbal, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus), able to carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching).

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Education

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Laboratory Science Technical Diploma; Bachelor of Science in Dairy/Food Science preferred
  
  

Experience

• Experience in laboratory analysis in the dairy or food industry preferred
• Stable and dependable work history is required
  
  

Specialized Knowledge

• Specialized understanding of microbiology and chemistry
• Good analytical and mathematical skills
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required
• Personal qualities of tack and dependability and ability to work well with others required
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal
• Knowledge of computer software required
  
  

The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic, flexible and receptive to new ideas, down to earth and pragmatic, analytical and attentive to detail. He or she will also be capable of working independently in adherence to regulations, of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure, and be able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills. Will demonstrate a sense of responsibility and high professional standards, honesty and integrity, and objectivity. Possess values of ambition and engagement, with simplicity.

Sign On Bonus & Pay

We are offering a $2,000* Hiring Bonus to candidates for hourly positions. *Bonus amount is a gross amount. $1000 will be paid out in following paycheck 90 days after hire; an additional $1000 will be paid out in following paycheck 180 days after hire. Temporary, part-time and certain rehired employees are not eligible.

Pay: $23.95/hour or more + $2.50 3rd shift differential, dependent upon skills and experience. Lactalis offers very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off. Hours: 9:45 PM to 5:45 AM (times may vary)

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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