Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

About the Organization

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients since 1904 and we are always looking to add to our team. With additional facilities across Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Utah, Grassland is a key player in the dairy industry dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a positive work environment for a driven, talent-filled team of employees.

Our company offers the most comprehensive benefits package in the area to our employees, generous paid time off, and competitive wages.

Description: A Lab Technician is responsible for the designated analysis of any environmental and/or incoming/outgoing product to ensure that specification is met, along with any other quality related duties as assigned.

Pay: $19/hr plus $1.00 shift differential

$2000 Hiring Bonus

Benefits: Weekly pay; No premium company-paid health, dental, and life insurance; Short-term disability; 401(k) profit sharing with a match of 5%; vacation and PTO, referral bonus

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt effectively with a continually changing and demanding environment
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of Safety, Quality and Efficiency
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrate the Qualified Individuals responsibilities for the Preventative Control - Cleaning and Sanitation Program.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Quality Control or Lab experience preferred