Dairy Farmers of America

Lab Technician - Food Quality Testing - 2nd Shift - Part-Time

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Job Description

Job SummarySwiss Premium Dairy has an immediate job opening for a quality assurance technician to performmicrobiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items, whileadhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory,customer and SQF requirements. The person in this position would need to maintain all applicable standardoperating procedures, while utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, and assist in identifyingopportunities to improve processes.Swiss Premium Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketingcooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents thewholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety ofdairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-knownand established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, andwe’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from ourfamily farm-owners. At Swiss Premium Dairy, we create milk, tea and juice and are proud toprovide families with fresh, delicious dairy.By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes anincredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - COME JOIN US!Our Technicians For This Position Make $29.59 per hourSCHEDULE: 4 days - 28 hoursThursday & Friday - 11:00am - 7:30pmSaturday - 12:00pm - 8:30pmTuesday/Wednesday - 3 hours, flexibleBenefits 401(k) with company contribution Competitive pay Career growth opportunities - we promote from within! Service recognition and employee rewards Employee referral program Uniforms provided Work for dairy farm familiesRequirements High school diploma or GED required 1-2 years related experience preferred Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, commonfractions, and decimals Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to flavor milk-based, sugar-based and caffeine-based products Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, occasionally including overhead Must be able to effectively work in a team environment Must be able to work in a wet environment May occasionally be exposed to chemicals Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends andholidays Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field preferredAn Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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