Lab Technician -Graveyard Shift

Overview

Darigold is looking for a Lab Technician to join our team in Spokane, WA. The Laboratory Technician must possess the desire and ability to perform analytic tests on company products. The Laboratory Technician’s role is to ensure that all products' analytical, micro, and organoleptic properties comply with product and regulatory specifications.

• Plating lab samples for Coliform, Standard Plate Count, and Mold/Yeast
• Reading and interpreting all plating results
• Documenting all data clearly and accurately
• Understanding possible causes or contributing factors for plates not meeting standards
• Operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting the Milk analyzer
• Babcock Butterfat Testing
• Appendix N Testing (Antibiotic Testing)
• Phosphates Testing
• Instrument and Thermometer Calibration

• Minimum of an AA with studies in microbiology; BS preferred
• One year experience in dairy or food quality assurance systems is a plus

• Ability to communicate and work well with others
• Good organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to multi-task
• Must be detail oriented
• Excellent attendance and work history
• Good understanding of GMPs
• Other duties may be assigned

Wednesday through Friday: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM

We understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Compensation range: $22.80-$28.50 per hour. Based on contract brackets
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify – please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

Note: This job description reflects the current duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change at any time. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.