Laboratory Technician

Invest in you, Join Agropur as a Laboratory Technician in Little Chute. We dairy you!

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How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting Rate: $23.93 hourly
• $1.50 Night Shift Differential
• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
• Sunday Double Time
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
  • 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

Whats involved in this role:

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for supporting production by analyzing a variety of samples using different test methods; performing microbiological and/or physical tests on raw material, in-process products and finished products. Daily tasks include the receipt of samples, determining methods by reviewing procedures and specifications, testing samples (reporting any abnormal reactions to Laboratory leadership), documenting, and reporting of results, and cleaning and stocking the work area. The Laboratory Technician I is also responsible for daily maintaining laboratory equipment and performing routine quality control checks.

• NIGHT Shift: 7p-7a, 2-2-3 schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform chemistry and/or physical sample preparation and testing.
• Perform microbiology testing.
• Responsible for equipment operation, calibration, cleaning and minor maintenance.
• Analyze and report laboratory data, verifying interpretation with more senior Technicians or leadership.
• Accurately enter all required data into log books, spreadsheets and the reporting system as appropriate.
• Perform general lab cleanup and organization; restocking supplies as needed.
• Follow work instructions set forth by Test Procedures (TPs), Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Maintain a clean work place that is free of safety hazards.
• Conduct timely pre-operational evaluations of processing rooms and equipment, consistently adhering to Good Laboratory Procedures.
• Perform standardization of batches.
• Perform package integrity testing. (Little Chute Only)
• Perform line audits. (Little Chute Only)
• 7p-7a (2-2-3 schedule)

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot issues or concerns with Supervisor/Management.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associates Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; on the job training provided.
• Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• DATCP Certified Industry Analyst and/or Certified Industry Supervisor; required within 6 12 months of hire.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures. (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
• Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Where youll be working:

• Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 95 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simons Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simons is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits.
• Agropurs US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the worlds largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage, and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

We dairy you ! JOIN AGROPUR as Laboratory Technician in Little Chute, WI!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.