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LAB TECHNICIAN

Bongards Premium Cheese
Perham, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Job Details

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Bongards' is looking for a Lab Technician at our Perham, MN facility. Bongards' offers excellent pay and a positive work environment. Starting pay is $25.26 per hour.

  • Work closely with and interact effectively with production personnel to assist in producing products which meet all the prescribed standards and customer specifications.
  • Monitor compliance to accepted standards from reception of raw products through in-process testing to analysis of finished products.
  • Become proficient at data entry in company Inventory data base.
  • Create, maintain and enter data on all lab and plant Excel spreadsheets
  • Assist in maintaining required documentation and files for quality system and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintaining laboratory equipment and performing calibrations and comparisons.
  • Provide patron members with excellent customer service, performing requested analysis to procure a quality milk supply.
  • Have ability to sample products, accurately perform all required lab tests, and maintain machine calibrations.
  • Obtain individual testing licenses and lab certification from State of Minnesota.
  • May need to take in-plant samples as needed.
  • Understand the plant commitment to customers’ quality expectations.
  • Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills And Qualifications

  • Prior lab experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of sanitary procedures preferred.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50# repeatedly.
  • Must be able to frequently stoop, crouch, twist and turn.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work independently on assigned duties.

Schedule

  • Day Shift 5:00am to 5:00pm. Two-week rotating schedule
  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
  • Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Pay

  • Starting Pay $25.26.

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

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