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About Us:?

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Quality milk and dairy products begin on the farm and continue through every step at?Superior?Dairy. Michigan Milk Producers Association’s family dairy farmers take pride in producing wholesome, nutritious milk with care and integrity. That commitment to quality carries forward as member milk is bottled and processed at?Superior?Dairy, MMPA’s wholly owned subsidiary in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1922,?Superior?Dairy honors its Great Lakes heritage while delivering trusted dairy products to customers in 44 states.

Why?you’ll?love working here:

Competitive salaryHealth and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefitsDisability insurancePaid time offEmployer-matched 401(k) retirement savings planPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee appreciation events and recognition awardsEmployee wellness initiativesEmployee feedback and suggestion forums

Position Summary

The Superior Dairy Laboratory Technician is responsible and accountable for performing quality assurance and testing on milk and water samples.

  Responsibilities and Duties:

Accurately analyze milk and water samples following the NCIMS/FDA and USDA requirements.Maintain NCIMS/FDA certifications.Ability to follow good lab practices.Meticulous, organized, ability to multitask, and manages time well.Perform and maintain quality control testing records.Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently. Maintain a safe work environment by personally following safety rules and practices.Identify and solve problems related to tests and equipment using solid technical knowledge.Prepare media and reagents.Perform general housekeeping.Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

BS degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or years of experience in a related field. Understanding of Evaluation of Milk Laboratories (EML), NCIMS/FDA Accreditation of Milk Laboratory requirements, and Appendix N requirements is desired.Excellent communication skills to share ideas/technical information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, handle, reach above the shoulders, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Many tasks include repetitive movements. The employee is required to frequently sit, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform?each?responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required?of?the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.?

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.?

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.?

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