Cass Clay Creamery/Kemps a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is looking for a qualified Laboratory Tech to join our team.

 

This position pays:

• $24.66/hr.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Sick effective Jan. 1st
• 401(k) and Pension
• Flexible spending
• EAP

SCHEDULE:

Rotating Shifts; 6:00AM – 6:30PM (12 hrs.)

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

*3-day weekend every other week

 

Job Summary: Test all raw, intermediate, and finished products as well as collecting and testing environmental samples according to established procedures. Discover and prevent defects and improve quality. Work with a high degree of accuracy and concentration to produce valid test results in a timely manner.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform receiving lab duties including raw milk testing and sample collection.
• Evaluate raw material and finished product test results for acceptance based upon established criteria.
• Complete entry into the computer systems and generate requested reports.
• Perform testing using the Near Infra-red methods, cryoscope, microscope, and other appropriate lab equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions and media required for laboratory testing. Sterilize equipment as needed.
• Perform butterfat and total solids tests on fluid milk; cream; and condensed milk; and products utilizing the Babcock test method and moisture analyzer.
• Maintain lab records of samples, test results, and lab quality control measures in an up-to-date, legible, and accurate manner ensuring the accuracy of results.
• Certify that finished product is suitable for sale by meeting government and customer specifications. Ensure cleanliness and organization of the lab and the integrity of all testing results.
• Perform basic microbiology and environmental sampling as required.
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.
• Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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