Plant Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Plant Lab Technician at Brownsville (2nd shift)

Hours & Shift

Brownsville is on a 2/2/3 schedule meaning you do work every other weekend.

Hours: shifts available are 4pm – 4am.

Pay Range

$22.36 and up, based on experience.

$3 Night shift premium (6pm – 6am) and $2.25 Weekend shift premium (Saturday and Sunday shifts).

Could earn $1,500 in bonuses your first year.

Job Summary

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. Collaborate in the support of internal and external programs.

1. Product Testing for analytical or micro testing


2. Environmental Testing (water or isogrid, air sampling, environmental swabbing)


3. Recording Data & Communication of Results (entry into Labware, D365)

Why 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. 

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics


• Free onsite fitness center


• Free healthy snacks throughout facility


• Health and wellness reimbursement program


• Associate cheese purchasing program

What you need to be considered for the role:

Minimum: High School or GED

Preferred: Associate Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or other related field preferred.

One (1) year of related work experience and/or training preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

20-50lbs lifting, Climbing, Humid, Extreme Cold and Extreme Hot Temperatures.