Quality Laboratory Technician 1st Shift

Apply Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours From your PASSION to ours Perform timely and accurate evaluations and analysis of raw materials, products, processes, and facilities that support the efficient manufacturing and shipment of quality products according to specifications at our manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Lab Supervisor. Shift 1st shift M-F 6a-2:30p From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined in plant and department procedures. Collect, analyze, and evaluate samples from each step of yogurt production and approve for use in production or distribution using various test equipment, test procedures, and methodology. Hold product based on specifications and product knowledge. Prepare and add sensitive ingredients to product during various points of the process, including, but not limited to: culture, vitamins, minerals. Monitor and approve production equipment sanitation, start-up, and performance using control devices and tests. Monitor the environment of the plant using various test equipment and procedures and communicate results to operations team on a regular basis, to include, but not limited to: air sampling, swabbing drains. Perform audits on Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the plant. Prepare paperwork for use in reporting results to State Agencies. Maintain and calibrate test equipment using control devices and tests. Communicate with operations employees regarding issues, results, and status of evaluations on a daily basis. Maintain good hygiene at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. Verifies compliance and alerts QA Supervisor and/or Manager of any deviations from approved product specifications. From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Preferred associate’s degree in Life or Food Sciences or two years related experience required. Minimum of High School diploma, GED 3-6 months of related training and/or experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with SAP a plus. Must be able to routinely lift up to 25 lbs. Mathematics proficiency in using algebraic expressions. Computer knowledge is required. Knowledge of IBM Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access are a plus. Must demonstrate an ability to perform logical and rationale deductions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to take direction and work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to follow procedures to detail and work under pressure. Ability to maintain an organized and clean work area. Must be flexible with work schedule, willing to work weekends, and open to working overtime as needed. Must work comfortably in variable temperature environments. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints. Ability to operate in a team environment. Ability to adapt in a changing work environment. Requirements At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations .