November 19, 2024

Kemps

Fargo

Lab Tech - Q&A (Night Shift)

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. *additional 0.50/hr. shift differential

Benefits:

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

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

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

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.