Night Shift Lab Technician

Bongards Creameries Inc.
United States, Tennessee, Humboldt
Mar 12, 2025
Description Bongards Premium Cheese is looking for a dedicated, dynamic and experienced individual to perform as a Lab Technician on the night shift. Job Duties This position is currently on 2nd shift but will vary depending on the receiving schedule and other needs of the department. Daily, weekly, and monthly testing of mile; (Component testing of patron samples, Antibiotic testing, Somatic cell counts, Freeze point, Patron state official testing.) Daily maintenance and preparation of stock and working chemicals. Accurate documentation of test results and other associate paperwork. Electronic data entry and phoning of test results as necessary. Learn and perform Cheese lab duties (Moisture, Fat, Salt, pH, Food scan) and assist when needed. Basic Micro testing (Coliform, SPC, Y&M.) Perform other duties as assigned. Other requirements Excellent arithmetic and reading skills generally acquired by a high school diploma or its equivalent. Proven organizational and communication skills. Good telephone etiquette. Must successfully complete annual Split Sample Test and On-site Evaluation every 2 years for certification. Familiar with safe handling of chemicals and reagents. Physical capabilities Must adhere to and follow all Safety, GMP, and other quality guidelines Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or their designated replacement Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. Just ask the people who work for Bongards now and they'll tell you that everyone in every function has a true passion for producing safe, high-quality dairy products. That's what creates the culture of growth and success that you'll find at Bongards. When a great team of committed people strives for continuous improvement, opportunities for individual growth will follow. Bongards history of success is proof of that. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)