What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Tech position at Valley Farms Dairy LLC?
As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.
Available Shifts:
3rd - Full-Time - 10-hour shift (paid meal period) on a rotating schedule of 8 days on, 6days off (schedule may vary during training).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing analytical testing on production samples and finished product samples to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations and Company standards.
- Ability to engage in analytical thinking and investigations to determine root cause of quality nonconformance issues
- Responsible for receiving trailers of bulk products and testing of raw and heat-treated dairy ingredients to determine compliance with FDA, NYS regulations and Company standards.
- Must follow all SOP procedures and complete required documentation/checklists
- Maintain area cleanliness, report leaks and/or out of spec product and participate in continuous improvement efforts
- Follow all safety requirements to include housekeeping, lock out/tag out, PPE, fall protection, and facility safety efforts
Expectations:
- Ability to work independently which may include interrupted meal periods – Company provides paid meal periods
- Ability to stand/walk, and perform physical work such as heavy lifting, climbing (up to 12ft), bending, etc.
- Operate in varied temperature ranges
- Ability to communicate with co-workers, and management in a clear and respectful manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and coordinate various activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits:
- Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match
- Company Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance with Company funded HRA
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
- Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
- Shift Differential Pay ($1.50/hr. between 6pm-6am)
- Company Supplied Uniforms and Boots
- Company Paid Training and Certifications
- Employee Discount Website
- Employee Assistance Program
Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Salary : $22 - $25
