Job Details

The Lab Technician performs laboratory testing duties to ensure a quality product is produced, packaged, and prepared for delivery to customers in a safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory analyses of the product.
• Hold, release, and reject finished goods based on product analysis.
• Verify compliance and alert management of any deviations from specifications.
• Perform in-plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage, and distribution of finished product appearance, code date verification, pH testing, and metal detection verification.
• Perform calibration and scheduled preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• Responsible for daily finished product evaluations.
• Perform environment testing.
• Maintain documentation on all tests performed in the lab.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Minimum age: 18
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Physical Demands/Work Conditions:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
• Must be able to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work for extended periods in a cold, damp environment.

Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - 9:30p.m. 5 days a week with either Friday & Saturday Off or Sunday & Monday Off

*schedule may change based on monthly requirements or if someone is on vacation. We may move staff to different shifts as needed.

Compensation: $25.40 per hour + shift differential

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, Retirement plan, Free employee assistance programs

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

1:00 p.m. - 9:30p.m. 5 days a week with either Friday & Saturday Off or Sunday & Monday Off
*schedule may change based on monthly requirements or if someone is on vacation. We may move staff to different shifts as needed.