Laboratory Technician- Overnight Shift

General Purpose: The Laboratory Technician's role is to insure that all products' analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications.

This is an overnight position. Wage starts at $24.01 plus a $.70 shift differential with wage increases July 1 and after working 2080 hours.

What you will do (other duties may be assigned):

• Insure that all products' analytical, micro and organoleptic properties are in compliance with product and regulatory specifications. This includes communicating test results to Lab Supervisor and Director and other Management as deemed necessary.

• Contacting Supervisor immediately when product does not meet specifications. Recommending process adjustments to meet specifications.

• Obtain finished product line samples for micro and analytical testing

• Obtain raw and pasteurized ingredient samples for micro and analytical testing. Insure that testing equipment is calibrated and that testing methods produce results in agreement with an established standard.

Insure that testing equipment is calibrated and that testing methods produce results in agreement with an established standards.

What you will do:

• Ability to work independently

• Good communications skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Ability to plan and organize

• Ability to perform analytical and micro tests such that results are in agreement with a standard and/or duplicate testing per a recognized laboratory.

• Basic understanding of microbiology.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• High school diploma

• Bachelor's degree (in a science discipline preferred)

Position is a Union 305 position

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:

Specific contract per location:

• Health and Wellness benefits

• Paid vacation, sick and holidays

• Pension contribution

• Community giving through matching donations

• Employee Assistance Program

• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Commitment to Diversity:

Our vision at Darigold is to Lead Dairy Forward - achieving that vision requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Note:

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify- please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.