Lab Technician - Food Quality Testing - Part-Time - Weekends

Job Description

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: Saturday & Sunday plus a few hours during the week

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

Requirements

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

Pay Range $32.09 - $32.09