Job Description

Lab Technician – Dairy Products
Location: Milbank, SD
Schedule: Full-time | 4:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Rotating weekends (5-2-2-5 schedule)

About the Job
We’re looking for a careful and organized Lab Technician to help test our dairy products and keep our food safe and high-quality. You’ll collect samples, run tests, and record results using lab equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Test dairy products like cheese, butter, and powdered milk.

• Spot trends or issues if results are off and help figure out why.

• Use and maintain lab machines and equipment.

• Collect and prepare samples safely.

• Send samples to outside labs if needed.

• Do basic microbiology testing (like using Petrifilm or plating).

• Handle chemicals safely.

• Keep accurate records following lab standards.

• Take part in training and practice testing.

• Follow safety and hygiene rules (GMPs).

• Help with special tasks like cheese grading, milk testing, and protein/fat analysis.

What We’re Looking For
Required:

• High school diploma or GED

• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• 2+ years of lab experience in food processing

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Key Traits for Success

• Honest and reliable

• Good at problem-solving and communicating

• Team player with a positive attitude

• Flexible and motivated

• Detail-oriented and willing to learn

• Good at managing time

Work Environment
You’ll spend time in the lab, office, and production areas. You may be around noise, temperature changes, and some airborne particles.