Lab Technician 1

Kinsley Power Systems; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tillamook County Creamery Association in Tillamook, OR seeks a Lab Technician to perform microbial and chemical analysis on cheese, milk, butter, yogurt, and related products within a cooperative environment.

You will enter data into NAV, support sensory evaluation, maintain lab records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure uncompromising quality across our dairy portfolio.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in the dairy sensory or working lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial and chemical analysis of cheese, milk, whey, butter, sour cream, yogurt, or ice cream.
• Enter data into NAV and occasional correspondence via email.
• Assist with descriptive sensory analysis and write technical briefs.
• Maintain lab records and support standard operating procedures.
• Prioritize tasks and work with staff at all levels.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

LIMS

Job description

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

What you will do:

The Lab Technician performs microbial and chemical analysis of cheese, milk, whey, butter, sour cream, yogurt, and ice cream; other testing to include milk components, sensory evaluation, antibiotics, added water, sediments and drinking water. Performs data entry of information into NAV and occasional correspondence via email.

Here’s a day in the life:

• May perform the following testing using wet chemistry or rapid analysis equipment depending upon the daily schedule: Microbial and chemical analysis of cheese, milk, whey, butter, sour cream, yogurt, or ice cream.
• Other testing may include: sensory evaluation, antibiotics, added water, or sediment.
• Assists with descriptive sensory analysis, statistical analysis and writes technical briefs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
• Must be computer literate with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. SharePoint is a plus.
• Experience with specialized database i.e. ERP systems such as LIMS is preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to prioritize work. Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ experience in the dairy sensory or working lab is preferred,

Physical requirements:

• Sitting
• Standing and/or walking
• Lifting 25.lbs
• Vision for machine or computer operations
• Hearing

Working conditions:

Laboratory: Shared work stations including testing equipment and computer terminals. Generally quiet, temperature controlled, well lighted. May include walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic. Requires standing majority of shift, working with chemicals, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces, stooping, bending and crouching and climbing ladders. Duties may include repetitive motion of hands and lifting up to 35 pounds. Standing 50%, Sitting 25%, Walking 10%, Lifting 10%, and Climbing 5%

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. Weare seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to joinour exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.

EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.