Duties and Responsibilities: Bongards' is looking for a Lab Technician at our Perham, MN facility. Bongards' offers excellent pay and a positive work environment. Starting pay is $26.27 per hour. • Work closely with and interact effectively with production personnel to assist in producing products which meet all the prescribed standards and customer specifications. • Monitor compliance to accepted standards from reception of raw products through in-process testing to analysis of finished products. • Become proficient at data entry in company Inventory data base. • Create, maintain and enter data on all lab and plant Excel spreadsheets • Assist in maintaining required documentation and files for quality system and regulatory compliance. • Maintaining laboratory equipment and performing calibrations and comparisons. • Provide patron members with excellent customer service, performing requested analysis to procure a quality milk supply. • Have ability to sample products, accurately perform all required lab tests, and maintain machine calibrations. • Obtain individual testing licenses and lab certification from State of Minnesota. • May need to take in-plant samples as needed. • Understand the plant commitment to customers’ quality expectations. • Keep clear, accurate, and timely records. • Perform other duties as assigned by management Skills and Qualifications: • Prior lab experience preferred. • Knowledge of sanitary procedures preferred. • Must be able to lift up to 50# repeatedly. • Must be able to frequently stoop, crouch, twist and turn. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines • Ability to work independently on assigned duties. Schedule: • Day Shift 5:00am to 5:00pm. Two-week rotating schedule • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday • Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday Pay: • Starting Pay $26.27. Benefits: • Medical – Prescription Drug – Dental – Vision • Paid time off (PTO) • 401(k) with company match • Disability, life and voluntary insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Profit Sharing • Internal Career Opportunities