LAB TECHNICIAN

Duties and Responsibilities:

Bongards' is looking for a Lab Technician at our Perham, MN facility. Bongards' offers excellent pay and a positive work environment. Starting pay is $26.27 per hour.

• Work closely with and interact effectively with production personnel to assist in producing products which meet all the prescribed standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor compliance to accepted standards from reception of raw products through in-process testing to analysis of finished products.
• Become proficient at data entry in company Inventory data base.
• Create, maintain and enter data on all lab and plant Excel spreadsheets
• Assist in maintaining required documentation and files for quality system and regulatory compliance.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and performing calibrations and comparisons.
• Provide patron members with excellent customer service, performing requested analysis to procure a quality milk supply.
• Have ability to sample products, accurately perform all required lab tests, and maintain machine calibrations.
• Obtain individual testing licenses and lab certification from State of Minnesota.
• May need to take in-plant samples as needed.
• Understand the plant commitment to customers’ quality expectations.
• Keep clear, accurate, and timely records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50# repeatedly.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, crouch, twist and turn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.

Schedule:

• Day Shift 5:00am to 5:00pm. Two-week rotating schedule
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Pay:

• Starting Pay $26.27.

Benefits:

• Medical – Prescription Drug – Dental – Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities