2nd Shift Laboratory Technician - $25.95/hr Belmont, WI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=218+South+Park+Street+Belmont+WI+USA+53510) • Quality Job Type Full-time Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, includingGalbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta,Président® specialty cheeses and butters,Kraft® natural and grated cheeses,Breakstone’s® cottage cheese,Cracker Barrel®,Black Diamond® cheddar, andParmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includessiggi’s®,Stonyfield Organic®,Brown Cow™,Oui®,Yoplait®,Go-Gurt®,:ratio®,Green Mountain Creamery®, andMountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites likeKaroun®,Gopi®, andArz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition,Engagement, andSimplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about yourPASSION,yourSTORY, and how yourEXPERTISEcan help us shape the future of dairy. Requirements From your PASSION to ours Laboratory team members work in Quality Assurance laboratory performing physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. Candidate must be able to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required). From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: · Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table · Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner · Report out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate · Record test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook · Checks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately · Work closely with the production and laboratory staff · Maintains a clean and orderly working environment · Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed · Aware of and practice Plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP) · Obtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment · Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Lactalis products and recipes · Performs other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor · Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required · Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education: · High School Diploma/GED required · Laboratory Science Technical Diploma; Bachelor of Science in Dairy/Food Science preferred Experience: · Experience in laboratory analysis in the dairy or food industry preferred · Stable and dependable work history is required Specialized Knowledge: · Specialized understanding of microbiology and chemistry · Good analytical and mathematical skills Skills/Abilities · Attention to detail and accuracy in work required · Personal qualities of tack and dependability and ability to work well with others required · Strong communication abilities, written and verbal · Knowledge of computer software required Sign On Bonus & Pay:We are offering a$2,000* Hiring Bonusto candidates for hourly positions. *Bonus amount is a gross amount. $1000 will be paid out in the following paycheck, 90 days after hire; an additional $1000 will be paid out in the following paycheck, 180 days after hire. Temporary, part-time, and certain rehired employees are not eligible. Pay:$23.95/hour + $2.00 2nd shift differential Hours:1:30 pm - 9:30 pm (times may vary) At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.