Plant Lab Technician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Plant Lab Technicians perform laboratory tests on various products including dairy and environmental samples. Responsible for providing accurate test results using predetermined, approved methods of analysis and ensuring that results are communicated to our internal customers in a timely and efficient manner. Participate in various internal and external Quality programs, such as SQF and internal auditing, with activities such as data analysis, environmental monitoring, calibration, lab inventory, SOP development, RCA/CAPA investigations, and documentation reviews. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, join us at the starting line of this exciting new venture. Apply today and help shape the future of dairy manufacturing at Grande! With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com .
Requirements
- High School or GED required.
- Good analytical, math, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel) preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities within a start-up environment.
- Self-Organization Skills.
- Ability to read and use equipment manuals.
- This role requires the ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing between 20–50 lbs , as well as frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration .
- The work environment may involve exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), high humidity, and loud machinery .
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or other related discipline preferred.
- One (1) or more years of prior lab experience and ability to demonstrate knowledge of proper laboratory techniques, whether by job experience or prior education, is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests on various products including dairy and environmental samples.
- Provide accurate test results using predetermined, approved methods of analysis
- Ensure that results are communicated to our internal customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Participate in various internal and external Quality programs, such as SQF and internal auditing, with activities such as data analysis, environmental monitoring, calibration, lab inventory, SOP development, RCA/CAPA investigations, and documentation reviews.
Benefits
- Low-cost onsite clinics.
- Free onsite fitness center.
- Free healthy snacks throughout the facility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Associate cheese purchasing program.
- Two-year mentorship program.
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
