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