Lab Tech - Food Manufacturing

Dairy Farmers of America; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; 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 is seeking a Lab Technician to join a stable team delivering essential dairy products daily. You will apply quality control methods, set up tests, and ensure accurate data while maintaining strict food safety standards.

A 4‑day schedule with overtime opportunities supports a balanced pattern, with weekly pay and competitive benefits. Starting pay is $30.78/hour plus $0.25/hour night shift differential, with no-cost health insurance and an employer-funded pension plan.

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).

Responsibilities

• Apply quality control experiences to perform tasks related to testing of products and QA programs.
• Test and inspect products at various stages of batching and production processes.
• Compile and evaluate data to determine quality and reliability of products.
• Use gauges and devices to verify conformity to standards and test results.
• Ensure products are produced and distributed to high food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Quality control

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Food science education preferred

Tools

Gauges

Lab testing devices

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

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.

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