LAB TECHNICIAN

Bongards Premium Cheese • Perham, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bongards' is hiring a Lab Technician at its Perham, Minnesota facility. The role supports production quality by monitoring standards from raw product reception through in-process testing and finished-product analysis, performing laboratory tests and maintaining accurate records. The technician also supports quality-system and regulatory documentation, laboratory equipment calibration, and customer service for patron members. Starting pay is $26.27 per hour. The schedule is a 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. day shift on a two-week rotating schedule: Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; Week 2 is Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stoop, crouch, twist, and turn.

Nice To Haves

• Prior laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production personnel to help produce products that meet prescribed standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor compliance with accepted standards from raw-product reception through in-process testing and finished-product analysis.
• Become proficient in data entry in the company inventory database.
• Create, maintain, and enter data in laboratory and plant Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist with documentation and files required for quality-system and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform calibrations and comparisons.
• Provide patron members with customer service and perform requested analyses to help procure a quality milk supply.
• Sample products, perform required laboratory tests accurately, and maintain machine calibrations.
• Obtain individual testing licenses and laboratory certification from the State of Minnesota.
• Take in-plant samples as needed.
• Understand the plant's commitment to customer quality expectations.
• Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit sharing
• Internal career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed