Plant Lab Technician - 1st Shift

Grande Cheese Company; Town of Wyocena (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks

Health and wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is seeking a laboratory professional to perform tests on dairy products and environmental samples, delivering accurate results to internal customers. The role supports internal and external programs and uses Labware and D365 for data entry.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with an Associate Degree in Chemistry or Microbiology preferred and at least one year of related experience. Lifting and shift work may be involved; competitive shift premiums apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or better.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or related field preferred.
• One year of related work experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product Testing for analytical or micro testing.
• Environmental Testing (water or isogrid, air sampling, environmental swabbing).
• Recording Data & Communication of Results (entry into Labware, D365).

Skills

Lab testing

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or better

Associate Degree in Chemistry or Microbiology

Tools

Labware

D365

Job description

$22.89 based on position and experience.

$3 Night shift premium (6pm - 6am) and $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts).

Job Summary

Perform laboratory tests on various products including dairy and environmental samples. Responsible for providing accurate test results using predetermined, approved methods of analysis and ensuring that results are communicated to our internal customers in a timely and efficient manner. Collaborate in the support of internal and external programs.

• Product Testing for analytical or micro testing
• Environmental Testing (water or isogrid, air sampling, environmental swabbing)
• Recording Data & Communication of Results (entry into Labware, D365)

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit - our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

• Free onsite clinics
• Free onsite fitness center
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility
• Health and wellness reimbursement program

What you need to be considered for the role:

Minimum: High School or GED

Preferred: Associate Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or other related field preferred.

One (1) year of related work experience and/or training preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

20-50lbs lifting, Climbing, Humid, Extreme Cold and Extreme Hot Temperatures.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma or better in General Education.

Preferred

Associates Degree or better in Microbiology.

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