Lab Technician
Bongards Premium Cheese
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About the Role
Bongards Premium Cheese is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Lab Technician for the day shift at our Norwood Processing Facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily testing including, but not limited to:
- Salt testing using a Corning Analyzer
- Moisture testing using a Vacuum Oven and Convection oven
- Fat Testing using Babcock
- Sample Preparation for Lab, QC, FOSS, and FQ analyzers.
- Microbiological testing.
- Accurate documentation of test results and other associated paperwork.
- Electronic data entry and communication of test results as necessary.
- Ability to learn and assist Quality Assurance Technicians as needed.
- Maintenance of lab paperwork.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Excellent arithmetic and reading skills.
- Proven organizational and communication skills.
- Proven ability to perform computer data entry work.
- Familiar with safe handling of chemicals and reagents.
- Must report all food safety and quality concerns to immediate supervisor or their designated replacement.
- Ability to operate a hand grinder for sample preparation.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Working Conditions
- Mainly a lab environment.
- Will be required to spend long periods of time standing while completing testing procedures.
- Job requires walking into the plant operations area.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- May require weekend and holiday work.
Compensation
- Hourly Pay Rate: $27 - $29
Details
- Shift: Day Shift - 7 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday
- Location: Norwood, MN
- Job Type: Full Time
- Physical Required: Yes
- Drug Test Required: Yes