Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift

Schwan's Company•Florence, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement. If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education in science preferred.
1+ year(s) of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Comfortable with recommending areas for improvement or efficiency and always being an advocate for safety.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification preferred.
Prior microbiology or laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs microbiological tests using specific media and procedures in accordance with USDA, FDA, State, Federal, and company regulations.
Records tests daily, reporting any out of specification results to the lead or supervisor, and performs media preparation/sterilization.
Complies with Good Lab Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Releases raw materials and microbiological holds when there are acceptable results or as instructed by supervision.
Prepares temperature sensitive products for shipment to 3rd party laboratory as specified by customers.

Benefits

Weekly Friday pay
Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
3 Health Plans
2 Dental Plans
2 Vision Plans
Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support