HIL - Lab Technician

The Lab Technician performs laboratory testing duties to ensure a quality product is produced, packaged, and prepared for delivery to customers in a safe manner.

Responsibilities:

Perform microbiological, chemical, physical, and sensory analyses of the product. Hold, release, and reject finished goods based on product analysis. Verify compliance and alert management of any deviations from specifications. Perform in-plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage, and distribution of finished product appearance, code date verification, pH testing, and metal detection verification. Perform calibration and scheduled preventative maintenance on lab equipment. Responsible for daily finished product evaluations. Perform environment testing. Maintain documentation on all tests performed in the lab. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. Will be required to climb, crawl and walk in an upright as well as a bent position. Will be required to work in very hot (100+ degrees) and very cool (32-degrees) environments. May be required to move objects weighing as much as 225 pounds.

Qualifications and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor s Degree in Food Science or related field preferred. Previous experience in a laboratory environment is required. Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred. Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.

Minimum age:

18 Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Physical Demands/Work Conditions:

Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend. Will be required to climb, crawl and walk in an upright as well as a bent position. Will be required to work in very hot (100+ degrees) and very cool (32-degrees) environments. May be required to move objects weighing as much as 225 pounds. I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. Wed and Sat are alternating.