Plant Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

Hours & Shift

Initial training on first shift or second shift
, consisting of four 10‑hour shifts, Monday–Thursday. Then transition to permanent third‑shift
, four 10‑hour schedule, Monday–Thursday from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Plan may evolve as we grow.

Pay starting at $23.80/hour. $3.00/hour night shift premium (6:00PM‑6:00AM). Operates under HPWT model; associate‑driven growth, skill block system, advancement pathways.

Plant Lab Technicians perform laboratory tests on dairy and environmental samples. Provide accurate test results using approved methods and communicate to internal customers timely. Participate in quality programs (SQF, internal auditing) with data analysis, environmental monitoring, calibration, lab inventory, SOP development, RCA/CAPA investigations, documentation reviews. Join us at the starting line of an exciting new venture in dairy manufacturing.

• Low‑cost onsite clinics
• Free onsite fitness center
• Free healthy snacks throughout the facility
• Health and wellness reimbursement program
• Associate cheese purchasing program
• Two‑year mentorship program
• Paid parental leave

• High School or GED required
• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline preferred
• One or more years of laboratory experience preferred
• Good analytical, math, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel) preferred
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Self‑organization skills
• Ability to read and use equipment manuals

Requires ability to regularly lift and move objects weighing 20–50 lbs, frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, and exposure to vibration. May involve extreme temperatures, high humidity, loud machinery.