Day Shift Lab Technician

Job Summary:

Bongards’ Creameries is seeking a Night Shift Lab Technician based out of our Humboldt facility.  The Lab Technician is responsible for safely analyzing cheese to ensure conformance to pre-established specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Testing of raw product, accurately document test results and calculate adjustments needed


• Communicate with Cook operator(s) on adjustments needed based off Moisture, Fat, Salt, pH, Food Scan


• Examine finished product using long method testing to verify compliance to recipe specifications


• Gather samples that will be tested for Coliform, Listeria, Salmonella, Yeast and Mold


• Accurate documentation of test results and other associate paperwork


• Electronic data entry and phoning of test results as necessary


• Daily maintenance and preparation of stock and working chemicals


• Keep work area neat, clean and organized

• Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Previous Lab tech experience is a plus


• Excellent Math and Reading skills


• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

• Ability to work independently on assigned duties


• Familiar with safe handling of chemicals and reagents


• Successfully complete annual Split sample Test and On-Site Evaluation every 2 years for certification


• Work as part of a team


• Must adhere to and follow all Safety, GMP, other quality guidelines


• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs

Schedule:

• Day Shift 5:00am to 5:00pm Mon-Fri and available every other weekend for Pre-Operation Testing required

 Benefits:

• Medical – Prescription Drug – Dental – Vision


• Paid time off (PTO)


• 401(k) with company match


• Disability, life and voluntary insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Profit Sharing


• Internal Career Opportunities

Bongards Creameries is a member owned COOP that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron’s milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.