Lab Tech

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Lansdale, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health insurance

Employer-funded pension plan

Paid time off & holidays

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Dairy is seeking a Lab Technician to support quality control testing and QA efforts. You will set up samples, test products at various production stages, and analyze data to ensure quality and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred post-secondary education in food/biological sciences and 1+ year of related experience. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required with pre-employment screenings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on products, setting samples and supporting QA programs.
• Test and inspect products at various stages of the batching and production process.
• Compile and evaluate data to ensure 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

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Food science/biological sciences education preferred

Tools

Gauges

Testing equipment

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
• $0.25/Hour night shift diff
• No-cost health insurance
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Paid time off & holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• 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.

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

Pass pre-employment screenings (drug, background, etc)

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