Description Lab Technician Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, the position’s responsibility is to perform product analysis and to ensure the quality and safety of the product produced in the plant by verifying all necessary food safety compliance requirements. Experience in testing cheese / Whey / cottage cheese and Feta cheese. Has knowledge of how to perform Babcock testing, moisture oven testing. Work with CEM Smartrack, FT2 Milkoscan, protein test using Kjeldahl, Salt Titrator. Must have knowledge of how to perform Cryoscope on dairy liquids and calcium testing. Key responsibilities for this position include: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily: • The lab technician will be expected to perform analytical testing on all product produced in the facility. • The lab technician will be expected to perform Micro Testing on Crystallizer (SPC) produced in the facility. • The lab technician will be expected to perform retest/cutoff Testing on all product produced in the facility. • The position requires proficiency in basic computer programs such as Microsoft (word, excel, PowerPoint). • The position will work with SAP, Matrix, and Quality Suite etc. to perform functions critical to quality. • The lab technician will work with internal customers to ensure all quality related issues are. addressed. • The lab technician will be expected to become proficient in understanding the importance of food safety, aseptic sampling of product, and to execute these tasks in a timely manner. • The position will support meeting satisfactory scores on all LHD Quality Systems assessments as they relate to QRMP and HACCP, FSSC. • Support of Quality Systems (HACCP, GMP’s, Hold and Release and Calibration) training to all LHD employees will be expected. • Assist in management of potential product or process out-of-specification situations (i.e., investigations and root causes) and corrective and preventative action plans to be implemented. • The lab technician will be expected to escalate out-of-spec results to production via radio call real-time. • Perform other assignments as directed. • Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standards as outlined in the plant’s QRMP accountability document, including the implementation, improvement, and ongoing maintenance. • Comply with our policies and procedures as related to LHD Management System. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tulare,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.