• Lab Technician - Vacation Relief

    Dairy Farmers of America (Le Mars, IA)


    Job Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    DFA/Kemps has immediate job openings for well-versed Lab Technicians to perform an array of functions including pulling samples from many different sources of milk products, in addition to microbiological

     

    testing and reading, media preparation and performing general clean up. Clean up includes washing bottles

     

    and mopping of floors in work area. Other duties include restocking shelves, antibiotic testing of milk tankers

     

    and milk products, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines. Duties may vary according to shift

     

    DFA/Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At DFA/Kemps we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

     

    By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

    OUR LAB TECHNICIANS - VACATION RELIEF MAKE:

    + $27.23 per hour

    **SCHEDULE:** Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 2.30 AM with occasional Saturdays

    BENEFITS:

    + 401(k) with company contribution*

    + Competitive pay

    + Paid vacation and holidays*

    + Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

    + Comprehensive healthcare benefits

    + Service recognition and employee rewards*

    + Employee referral program

    + Tuition reimbursement*

    + Uniforms provided

    + Work for dairy farm families

    Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + High school diploma or GED preferred

    + Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal

    + Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks

    + Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds

    + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

    + Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment

    + May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals

    + Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    **Pay Range** 27.23