Lab Tech Trainee - 3rd shift
 Lactalis USA | |
$28.78
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paid time off, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, New York, Buffalo | |
| 500 Seneca Street (Show on map) | |
 Aug 26, 2026 | |
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Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz. At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours: Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Lab Tech trainee based in Buffalo, New York. Weekend work is required, days off are Tuesday/Wednesday.Summary: To work in a Quality Assurance laboratory performing physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1.\tTests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table.2.\tPerform tests and provides results in a timely manner. 3.\tReport out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate.4.\tRecord test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook.5.\tChecks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately. 6.\tWork closely with the production and laboratory staff. 7.\tMaintains a clean and orderly working environment. 8.\tMaintains State Regulatory Logs as needed. 9.\tAware of and practice Plant's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP). 10.\tObtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment.11.\tUpholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes.12.\tPerforms other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor.13.\tAttend departmental meetings and in-services as required.14.\tPerforms all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff. Requirements Qualifications: *\tAttention to detail and accuracy in work required. *\tStrong communication abilities, written and verbal. *\tKnowledge of computer software required. Education and/or Experience: *\tHigh School Diploma/GED required. *\tAssociates degree in Dairy Science Preferred. *\tDairy Science or other related experience preferred. At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations. | |