Lab Technician - Night Shift

dfa; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we/prom…

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and employee...

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Cumberland Dairy is seeking a Lab Technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products and raw materials, adhering to food safety and SQF requirements. The role involves maintaining SOPs and contributing to process improvements while ensuring accurate reporting and teamwork.

The position supports our farmer-owned DFA cooperative, offering a stable work environment with opportunities for growth in a dairy-focused quality program.

Qualifications

• Assure compliance with SOPs and SQF requirements.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing on products and materials.
• Pass pre-employment screenings as required.
• Read, speak, and write in English for reporting and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological and chemical tests on finished products and raw materials.
• Maintain SOPs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality system standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English language

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in science field

Biological Science degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Cumberland Dairy has an immediate job opening for a Lab Technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and associated items, while adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements. The person in this position would need to maintain all applicable standard operating procedures, while utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Cumberland Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF:

• $24 per hour

SCHEDULE: 10-hour shifts - night shift - weekend availability required

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee appreciation events
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in science field or 1-2 years related experience is required. Biological Science degree preferred
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English
• Ability to flavor milk-based, sugar-based and caffeine-based products
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally including overhead
• Must be able to effectively work in a team environment
• Must be able to work in a wet environment
• May occasionally be exposed to chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer