Quality Lab Technician

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Toledo Ice Cream has an immediate job opening for a Quality Laboratory Technician who will:

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.

Toledo Ice Cream 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 Toledo Ice Cream we create Ice Cream products 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!

SCHEDULE: Weekly, Sunday-Thursday, 11pm to 7:30am

PAY RATE: $23.90 per hour

BENEFITS:

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

Comprehensive healthcare benefits & 401(k)

Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Perform lab duties including sample setup/sorting, preparation, and clean-up

Perform testing of raw, intermediate, and finished products as well as with collecting and testing environmental samples according to established procedures

Complete data entry into the computer system(s); maintain lab records as directed

Wash lab utensils and glassware; assist with other clean-up activities

Assist with calibrating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation as directed

Provide general laboratory assistance as needed

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

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. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

General lab experience preferred

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to use Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

Able to follow directions

Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Reporting to this Position

None

Backup support to position(s)

N/A

An Equal Opportunity Employer