What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician - Food Quality Testing - 2nd Shift - Part-Time position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY
Swiss Premium Dairy has an immediate job opening for a quality assurance technician to perform
microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items, while
adhering 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 standard
operating procedures, while utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, and assist in identifying
opportunities to improve processes.
Swiss Premium Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing
cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the
wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of
dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known
and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and
we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our
family farm-owners. At Swiss Premium Dairy, we create milk, tea and juice and are proud to
provide 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 an
incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – COME JOIN US!
OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION MAKE:
• $32.09 per hour
SCHEDULE: 4 days - 28 hours
Thursday & Friday - 11:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday - 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday/Wednesday - 3 hours, flexible
BENEFITS:
• 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 families
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
• 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, common
fractions, 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 and
holidays
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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