Hilmar · 18 hours ago
Lab Technician Cheese (Days)
Dalhart, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expHilmar Cheese Company is committed to innovation and sustainability in the dairy industry. The Lab Technician Cheese will perform lab analyses on cheese samples, support production quality, and ensure food safety compliance while working in a collaborative environment.
Food and Beverage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Efficiently perform lab sample pulling and analysis on cheese finished product and in-process product
Read, study, understand and implement published lab procedures and tasks. As new tasks are introduced, staff may be asked to take a written procedure and perform testing with little input
Ability to be flexible and perform multiple tests and steps simultaneously
Input report results and take the initiative to act on the basis of the data
Must be able to follow instructions completely and in detail
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Successfully comply with EMP (Evaluating the Measurement Process) and proficiency studies
Possess strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrates proficiency on position specific needs analysis requirements
Complete annual OSHA required safety training
Complete annual First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Complete Emergency Response Training to include 24hr initial, 8hr refresher each year
Complete annual Company safety training program(s)
Complete Annual Food Safety overview training
Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training
Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures
Hold self and others accountable to HCC’s food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates
Participate in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times
Report any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up
Participate in departmental safety teams
Promote Company Culture
Achieve common business goals through cooperative alignment with all departments
Qualification
Required
English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
4 months lab or production experience (lab experience can include high school science courses)
Must be open to working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts (day/swing/graveyard) as necessary and working overtime as required
Ability to lift 45lbs
Preferred
Experience working with Microsoft Office Software such as Word, Excel and Outlook
6 months experience in a laboratory or production setting
Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or related field
Company
Hilmar
Hilmar improves lives around the world by being a leading producer of wholesome dairy products that contribute to the success of all stakeholders.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Price
Chief Financial Officer
Scott Graham
Chief Operating Officer
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