Laboratory Technician

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How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting pay at $21.86/hr

• 2 pay increases within first year up to $1.00

• Double time on Sundays + $1.50 night differential

• 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 7% company contributions

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

What's involved in this role:

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician in Lake Norden, South Dakota.

• Perform chemistry and/or physical sample preparation and testing.

• Analyze and report laboratory data, verifying interpretation with more senior Technicians or leadership.

• Responsible for equipment operation, calibration, cleaning and minor maintenance.

• 3-2-2-3 schedule

• Different schedules available including:

• 4am-4pm/5am-5pm day shift only

• Rotating position between days and nights: 6am-6pm, and 6pm-6am

• Holiday pay and Double time on Sundays

• $1.50/hour shift differential between the hours of 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

What you need to join our team:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Good command of English (spoken and written)

• Minimum 3 months' experience in the manufacturing industry

• Experience in the dairy and/or food industry (asset)

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

• Associate's Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Ability to walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.

• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and field-specific software

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues.

Where you'll be working:

• Our Lake Norden, SD, plant is home to approximately 450 employees and boasts a brand new, state of the art cheese and whey facility. We produce mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, romano, asiago, and Monterey Jack cheeses as well as various whey streams.

• Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.