Lab Technician- 3rd Shift

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our team and play a critical role in our dairy production process. As a Lab Technician, you will be responsible for conducting routine laboratory tests and analysis to ensure the quality and safety of our products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, food safety and quality assurance practices.
• Maintain proper documentation in all formats of recordkeeping in a legible manner.
• Gather, prepare, and analyze in process, incoming and finished products for analytical and microbiological components as required.
• Gather and analyze environmental samples such as sponges, air, and water.
• Submit samples to customers and outside testing labs as required.
• Prepare agar and reagents for lab testing.
• Evaluate keeping quality samples.
• Generate COA’s based on lab results.
• Perform plant wide quality audits & inspections to ensure all employees are complying with good manufacturing, safety, food safety and quality assurance practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt effectively with a continually changing and demanding environment
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of Safety, Quality and Efficiency
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrate the Qualified Individuals responsibilities for the Preventative Control - Cleaning and Sanitation Program.

Summary of Pay:

Compensation for this position ranges from $22.00 - $23.00 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential. 

We value the skills and background each candidate brings and offer a competitive pay structure designed to recognize your expertise and contributions.

Summary of Benefits: 

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our team members, including:

• Health & Dental Insurance – 100% of premiums paid by the company with low deductibles.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With 5% company match after 6 months of employment.
• Weekly Pay through Direct Deposit.
• Double-time pay – Weekends. (plant only)
• Paid Time Off – Includes vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• YMCA membership rate reductions (Neillsville and Marshfield locations).
• Company-provided Life insurance coverage.
• Hiring Bonus – $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Reimbursements – Safety Footwear and Glasses.
• Referral Bonuses – Earn rewards for bringing great people to the team.
• Professional Growth – Opportunities for training, advancement, and career development.

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment testing.

A conviction record or pending charge will not automatically disqualify an applicant and will be evaluated based on job relevance in compliance with applicable laws.