About this role
Duties and Responsibilities:
Bongards' is looking for a Lab Technician at our Perham, MN facility. Bongards' offers excellent pay and a positive work environment, starting pay is $26.27 per hour.
• Work closely with and interact with production personnel to assist in producing products which meet all the prescribed standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor compliance to accepted standards from reception of raw products through in-process testing to analysis of finished products.
• Complete data entry in various computer programs.
• Assist in maintaining required documentation and files for quality system and regulatory compliance.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and performing calibrations and comparisons.
• Provide patron members with excellent customer service, performing requested analysis to procure a quality milk supply.
• Sample products, accurately perform all required lab tests, and maintain machine calibrations.
• Perform standard method testing to ensure machine calibrations are maintained on FT-NIR.
• Obtain certification from State of Minnesota for antibiotic and Colilert (water) testing.
• Will need to perform testing and take samples in the plant.
• Understand the plant commitment to customers' quality expectations.
• Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
Skills and Qualifications:
• Prior lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50# repeatedly.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, crouch, twist and turn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines.
Schedule:
• Day Shift 5:00am to 5:00pm. Two-week rotating schedule
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Pay:
• Starting Pay $26.27
Benefits:
• Profit Sharing
• Medical – Prescription Drug – Dental – Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
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