Lab Tech

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health insurance

Employer-funded pension plan

Paid time off & holidays

4-day schedule with overtime

Weekly pay

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms in Lansdale, PA is seeking a Lab Technician to join our quality assurance team. This role focuses on applying quality control practices to test and inspect dairy products, prepare samples, and support DFA QA programs to ensure safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma and related food science education, at least one year in food manufacturing or lab QA, and a willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in food science or related sciences preferred.
• 1+ year of food manufacturing, laboratory, QA and/or related work experience.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality control experiences to test, set samples and QA programs.
• Test and inspect products at various stages of the batching and production process.
• Compile and evaluate data to determine quality and reliability of products.
• Use gauges and other devices to verify conformity to standards.
• Maintain high food safety and quality standards in production and distribution.

Skills

Quality control

Product testing

Data evaluation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in food science

Job description

Join Our Team! Lehigh Valley Dairy is looking for a Lab Technician. This is a great opportunity to join a stable company with strong demand and a team that plays a vital role in delivering essential products to the community every day.

What We Offer:

• Starting Pay $30.78/hour
• No-cost health insurance
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Paid time off & holidays
• 4-day schedule with overtime opportunity
• Weekly pay (with daily pay options)

What you’ll do:

Apply quality control experiences to perform tasks related to the testing of products, setting samples, and following through on various quality assurance programs. Test and inspect products at various stages of the batching and production process. Compile and evaluate data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Use gauges and other devices to verify conformity to standards or products being tested. Work with a high degree of accuracy and concentration to produce valid test results in a timely manner. Ensure that products are produced and distributed to the highest food safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education related to food science, biological science or related sciences preferred
• 1+ year of food manufacturing, laboratory, food testing, quality assurance and or related work exp
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed

Lehigh Valley Dairy is part of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a cooperative owned by family farmers. Our products reach thousands of brands nationwide, and we’re proud to deliver quality dairy products that families rely on every day.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$30.78

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans