Vial Prep Technician

OUR ORGANIZATION

Dairy One Cooperative exists to help farms and members of the agricultural community succeed. We turn data into key decision-making information that is utilized to develop sound business decisions focused on enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Our staff works diligently to provide leading-edge, decision-making tools and information to the agricultural community we serve. We strive to be a trusted, value-added business partner to our members and stakeholders. Dairy One Cooperative is based in Ithaca, NY. We serve approximately 2500 dairy farm members throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Our dedicated staff of over 250 employees stand ready to assist our members and customers each day.

JOB SUMMARY

The Vial Prep Technician is an entry level lab position. The mission of Dairy One's Vial Prep Team is to provide clean, dry, serviceable milk sampling vials to our field technicians 6 days per week. If you are the type of person that likes to meet or beat target goal quantities and times, then these fast-paced, high-volume throughput, iterative tasks may be for you. Technicians may be tasked with operating high throughput dish washers, preparing vials with a liquid milk preservative, closing the vial caps and boxing the finished products. Focus will be on achieving production and turnaround time standards in a safe manner. Work will be performed under supervision. Examples of duties performed include washing milk sample vials, pipetting vials, and preparing them for reuse and mixing simple chemical solutions. This position works 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a laboratory where there is exposure to some chemicals and occasional exposure to noise. The use of protective safety equipment may be required.

MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS

Close mental and visual attention required for controlling machines or processes at a rapid pace requiring coordination.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Constantly uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; and performs repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists. Regularly stands, walks, and reaches with arms and/or hands. Occasionally stoops, crouches, and bends. Ability to occasionally lift to 30 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At Dairy One Cooperative, Inc., we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our cooperative and enhances our ability to serve our members and the agricultural community with excellence. Dairy One Cooperative, Inc. is dedicated to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws and regulations. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to our shared success.