Lab Technician - Oberweis Dairy

Laboratory Technician

Just like our farm-fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!

Reports to: Sr. Manager of Quality Assurance and Food Safety

Salary: Starting at $22-$30/hr

Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:00PM – 10:00PM; Saturday (hours can be flexible)

Description

The Laboratory Technician will be a part of the Quality Department’s team and be responsible for complying, recommending, developing, and implementing unique programs to ensure process and product quality. This individual will assist with daily operations in the laboratory through collaborative relationships with Quality Staff & Leadership to uphold company policies, formulas, specifications, and regulatory requirements as well as ensuring all finished goods meet product quality as well as food safety standards. This position requires an individual to work well independently, be self-disciplined, and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish day to day laboratory tasks; performing antibiotic, and bacteriological tests in addition to measuring the butterfat of raw and pasteurized milk and milk products
• Measure, quantitatively, the quality of products as they are produced; recording weights, volumes, densities, lot numbers, inclusion usage, etc.
• Continue, streamline, and automate our Fluid Milk Shelf-Life program
• Perform plant wide environmental bacteriological swabbing for third party laboratory testing as a part of our Environmental Pathogen Monitoring Program
• Maintain an allergen testing program and database
• Maintain an ATP testing program and database
• Maintain an S4 (Site Specific Sanitation Sheet) program and database
• Review, file, and organize laboratory documents as needed
• Monitor processes and employee compliance to ensure quality is being maintained; proper labels are being used; presentation of final product is as expected; ensuring all good manufacturing practices, food safety trainings, ATP, and allergen awareness are being implemented and executed accordingly
• Assist in keeping the Laboratory clean, organized, and tidy
• Assist Quality Department to make continuous improvement part of the Oberweis culture
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards and legislation
• Adhere to the Oberweis Dairy Pledge

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• Laboratory experience preferred
• Dairy experience preferred
• Ability, eagerness, and willingness to learn
• Have the innate ability to work well independently
• Have the innate ability to self-manage and self-discipline
• Extensive understanding of laboratory practices, techniques, and equipment
• Detailed understanding of ATP and allergens
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety Training
• Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations concerning the dairy industry
• Ability to develop standards for products and processes
• Strong analytic and communication skills with computer knowledge to leverage those skills
• Creative problem solving skills combined with innovative approaches to resolve complex problems
• Ability to create Experimental Designs and communicate results methodically.
• Model a “can-do” and team player approach in all work activities

About Oberweis, part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies:

Oberweis Dairy is still a family-owned business that has been serving smiles for nearly 100 years! We proudly provide our customers with superior-tasting products and exceptional customer service. Since 1927, Oberweis has expanded from premium milk and ice cream to our family of restaurant brands Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, That Burger Joint, Wood Grain Pizzeria, Oberweis Home Delivery Service, and at a grocery store near you.

In June of 2024, the Hoffman Family of Companies acquired Oberweis, pledging to uphold the brand's tradition of quality and passion for delivering exceptional dairy products.
When you walk through the doors of an Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, you’ll instantly feel as if you’ve gone back in time to the good old days of sitting down at the counter of your local soda fountain for a tasty ice cream treat.

Satisfy your craving for high-quality, classic American comfort food at That Burger Joint where you can order hand-cut fries smothered in cheese and bacon, juicy double patty burgers, and of course, a hand-dipped Oberweis shake!

Visit us at WoodGrain Pizzeria for hand-crafted, fast-fired pizzas and premium quality salads. All of our made-to-order menu items are fresh and made completely from scratch.

Add convenience to your already busy schedule with Oberweis’ easy and convenient Home Delivery Service! Every week customers choose from over 300 hand-selected, quality dairy and grocery items that are delivered right to their front door. Service is offered throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.

Find your favorite Oberweis products in your local grocery store. Oberweis milk, drinks, and ice cream products are available in over 850 grocery stores throughout the United states.

It's a promise from our family to yours that what you’re about to enjoy has been sincerely cared for in every possible way. Whether it’s a scoop of super premium ice cream or farm-fresh products delivered right to your door, Oberweis pledges every single day to make life a little easier and a lot more delicious!