Lab Technician 3rd Shift

Agri-Mark (Cabot Creamery); West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri-Mark (Cabot Creamery) in West Springfield, MA is seeking a regular, full-time Lab Technician for 3rd shift (11pm-7am). A training period will occur on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). Starting pay range is $27.74–$29.86 per hour with a 10% shift differential for 3rd shift.

The role involves product testing, QA/QC, ingredient screening, sanitation monitoring, and record keeping. Education in Food Science or related field preferred; lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education in Food Science or related field preferred.
• Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform product testing and QA/QC of equipment.
• Conduct ingredient screening and sanitation monitoring.
• Maintain records and generate reports on quality standards.
• Communicate quality standards and directions for blending/standardizing operations.

Education

Bachelor's or related field

Job description

West Springfield
West Springfield, MA, USA

• Pay or shift range: $27.74 USD to $29.86 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products and Agriculture!

Cabot Creamery has held B Corp certification since 2012 and became the world's first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Our dairy cooperative is seeking a regular, full-time Lab Technician 3rd Shift (11pm-7am). Training period will occur on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). Starting pay range: $27.74/hr.- $29.86/hr. There is also a 10% shift differential on 3rd shift.

Schedule flexibility required -- willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays and rotate shift, as required based on business needs.

Responsibilities include all aspects of product testing, ingredient screening, sanitation monitoring, loss control prevention, QA/QC of equipment, record keeping and report generation. Communication of quality standards and direction of blending/standardizing operations are also required.

Education in Food Science or related field preferred or equivalent experience preferred. Lab experience preferred.Physical Requirements include: mostly standing and sitting, some walking, bending and climbing (multiple flights of stairs on occasion). Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally during the course of a shift.

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, cross-training and 100% tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life, disability, competitive salary, 401k retirement plans and generous paid time off. This position is also eligible for wage increases for the first 24 months.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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