Laboratory Technician

Job Type : Regular Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! What Agropur invests in YOU : Starting wage of $21.33 Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00 Thursday - Saturday every other Sunday with potential for Monday- Wednesday every other Sunday 5PM to 5AM $1.50 Shift Differential Double Time on Sundays Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 3 Weeks PTO Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Advancement Opportunities Healthy work / life balance What this role is all about : We are looking for a Laboratory Technician I in Jerome, ID. The Laboratory Technician II is responsible for supporting production by analyzing a variety of samples using different test methods; performing microbiological and physical tests on raw material, in-process products and finished products. Daily tasks include the receipt of samples, determining methods by reviewing procedures and specifications, testing samples, observing for abnormal reactions, documenting, reviewing, and reporting of results, and cleaning and stocking the work area. The Laboratory Technician II is also responsible for maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment as well as performing routine quality control checks. Perform chemistry, physical, and / or microbiology sample preparation and testing. Responsible for equipment operation, calibration, cleaning and minor maintenance. Interpret, analyze and report laboratory data. Accurately enter all required data into log books, spreadsheets and the ERP system as appropriate. What you need : High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required. Where you’ll be working : Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to approximately 400 employees and processes approximately 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheeses, such as; mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, Monterey jack, gouda, and asiago. They also run various whey streams, such as; deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized, and our top-rated BiPro products. Agropur’s US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients. As North America’s largest whey protein producer and a quality-focused contract manufacturer, Agropur Ingredients partners with some of the world’s most prominent brands on ingredients that go into the food, beverage and nutritional industries. Agropur provides future-forward solutions for cost performance, texture improvement, shelf-life stability and nutrition enhancement. AA / EEO – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.