Lab Technician - 2nd shift

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc.; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

ESST

Bi-Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit

Group Term Life insurance

Safety Footwear Reimbursement

Professional Growth

Job summary

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. in New Ulm, MN is seeking a Lab Technician to conduct routine tests and analyses to ensure product quality and safety. You will follow GMP, document results, and support QA audits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance after 60 days, a 401(k) with company match after 6 months, vacation and holiday pay after 90 days, and opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, food safety and quality assurance practices.
• Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping in a legible manner.

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, and analyze in process, incoming and finished products for analytical and microbiological components as required.
• Gather and analyze environmental samples such as sponges, air, and water.
• Submit samples to customers and outside testing labs as required.
• Prepare agar and reagents for lab testing.
• Evaluate keeping quality samples.
• Generate COA’s based on lab results.
• Perform plant wide quality audits & inspections to ensure all employees are complying with good manufacturing, safety, food safety and quality assurance practices.

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our team and play a critical role in our dairy production process. As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for conducting routine laboratory tests and analysis to ensure the quality and safety of our products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, food safety and quality assurance practices.
• Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping in a legible manner.
• Gather, prepare, and analyze in process, incoming and finished products for analytical and microbiological components as required.
• Gather and analyze environmental samples such as sponges, air, and water.
• Submit samples to customers and outside testing labs as required.
• Prepare agar and reagents for lab testing.
• Evaluate keeping quality samples.
• Generate COA’s based on lab results.
• Perform plant wide quality audits & inspections to ensure all employees are complying with good manufacturing, safety, food safety and quality assurance practices.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is commensurate with education, experience, and relevant qualifications.

We value the skills and background each candidate brings and offer a competitive pay structure designed to recognize your expertise and contributions.

Summary Of Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our team members, including:

• Health & Dental Insurance - after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - With 5% company match after 6 months of employment
• Vacation after 90 days of employment
• Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance after 90 days of employment
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Bi-Weekly Pay through Direct Deposit
• Company-provided Group Term Life insurance coverage
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Professional Growth - Opportunities for training, advancement, and career development