Weekend Plant Lab Tech — 36-Hour Shifts, Paid 40

Grande Cheese; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks

Health and wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Grande is hiring a Plant Lab Technician for the weekend day shift. You will perform laboratory tests on dairy and environmental samples, ensure accurate results, and communicate findings to internal customers. Training begins Tue-Fri, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM before the regular schedule.

The role offers three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours) with pay for 40 hours, weekend premium, and work-life balance in a startup-like HPWT environment. Benefits include onsite clinics and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline preferred.
• One year or more of lab experience preferred.
• Good analytical, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on products including dairy and environmental samples using approved methods.
• Provide accurate test results and communicate findings to internal customers in a timely manner.
• Participate in QA programs such as SQF, environmental monitoring, calibration, lab inventory, SOP development, RCA/CAPA investigations, and documentation reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Math skills

Problem-solving

Self-organization

Read equipment manuals

Education

High School Diploma or better

Associate Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Grande is hiring a Plant Lab Technician for the weekend day shift. You will perform laboratory tests on dairy and environmental samples, ensure accurate results, and communicate findings to internal customers. Training begins Tue-Fri, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM before the regular schedule.

The role offers three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours) with pay for 40 hours, weekend premium, and work-life balance in a startup-like HPWT environment. Benefits include onsite clinics and wellness programs.