Location: Pacific,MO, USA
Job DescriptionWeekend Shift - 5pm-5am Friday-SundayExcellent Benefit PackageJOB SUMMARYPacific Dairy Solutions has an immediate job opening for a quality assurance technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items, while adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements. The person in this position would need to maintain all applicable standard operating procedures, while utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.Pacific Dairy Solutions is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Pacific Dairy Solutions, we create liquid ice cream mix for soft serve ice cream machines and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:$ 21.60 per hourSCHEDULE: 5pm-5am Friday through SundayBENEFITS:Competitive payPaid vacation and holidaysCareer growth opportunities – we promote from within!Comprehensive healthcare benefitsService recognition and employee rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursementUniforms providedWork for dairy farm familiesMore benefits, too many to nameRequirementsREQUIREMENTS:College Degree in Biological Science or related field1–2 years related experience requiredMust be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checksAble to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to flavor milk-based, sugar-based and caffeine-based productsMust be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shiftMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally including overheadMust be able to effectively work in a team environmentMust be able to work in a wet environmentMay occasionally be exposed to chemicalsMust be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidaysAn Equal Opportunity Employer