Overnight Lab Tech - Q&A

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Fargo
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Cass Clay Creamery/Kemps a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is looking for a qualified Overnight Laboratory Tech to join our team at our onsite Quality and Assurance Laboratory **See all qualifying requirements prior to applying. Online resumes accepted until filled.--Pay - $22.66/hour plus night differential.--This position is FT (night shift - including every other weekend)--This position is on a standard 2/2/3 schedule - hours and example of rotation are noted below:Hours/Shift - FT, rotating 12's 6:00pm to 6:30am (2/2/3 schedule):-- -- --Week 1 - Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday-- -- --Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday - Saturday *then begin Week 1 again.-- -- --**Every other weekend rotation, with guaranteed OT, must be able to work holidays, weekends and overnights.--General Purpose:--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 (essential Functions): - 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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