Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician will obtain and test all products manufactured by Superior Dairy in adherence to the sampling plans. He or she must aseptically perform microbiological tests, read the results, and report these appropriately. He or she will also analyze products for analytical accuracy in adherence to Superior Dairy, customer, and legal specifications. The Laboratory Technicians must also communicate with other technicians, quality analysts, operators, mix makers, maintenance personnel, and supervision.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Low deductible health plan through Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, dental, vision, short-term disability and a $20k life insurance policy
• 401(k) with 100% match and optional voluntary life and AD&D.
• Hourly attendance bonus for perfect attendance and no tardiness, evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Shift differentials of $.40/hr for 2nd shift and $.30/hr for 3rd shift employees.

Requirements:

Chemical analysis: fat, total solids, pH, titratable acidity

• Microbiological testing of raw milk, ingredients, packaged products, and various steps in between
• Sampling throughout the production facility
• Communication between other Laboratory Technicians, plant associates, and supervision
• Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
• Ability to multitask and work quickly while maintaining accuracy and procedure integrity
• Ability to recognize and effectively make modifications to the methodologies based on circumstance and knowledge.
• Knowledge of Gmail, Google documents, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent aseptic technique
• Knowledge of basic algebra and chemistry
• Great attention to detail and organization
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge or AOAC, FDA testing methodologies. Familiar with Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products
• Knowledge of sample preparation and dilutions
• Knowledge of microbiology, plating techniques, reading and interpreting microbiological results
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to recognize when additional resources beyond the scope of the employee or co-workers are necessary.
• Knowledge of butterfat testing (Babcock, fluoro-transformer) is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Superior Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

Quality milk and dairy products start on the farm and continue at Superior Dairy. At MMPA, our dairy farm families work with pride and care every day to produce wholesome, nutritious dairy products. Our commitment to quality continues onto the next step, as our member milk is bottled or processed into dairy products.
MMPA bottles our milk in Canton, Ohio at MMPA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Superior Dairy. Originally established in 1922, Superior Dairy is loyal to their Great Lakes roots while distributing their products to 44 states.

Pay: $21.42 / hour

Job Type: fulltime

Education: Associate's degree

Work location: On-site