Job Details
Lab/Sanitation Associate
2024-11-16 Darigold Spokane,WA
Description:
We understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:
Specific contract per location and role will be provided upon request:
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Our Commitment to Diversity
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Darigold is seeking a Lab/Sanitation Associate for our dairy production plant located in Spokane, Washington. This person must have the desire and the ability to contribute to the success of the facility. As a member of the production team, the associate will work in a multitask role. The Associate's role is to work independently without direct supervision in a Lab testing/Sanitation environment. Must be reliable. Must have good attendance. This is an hourly union position.
What You Will Do
- Micro Plating Lab samples.
- Reading and interpreting all above plating results
- Maintain documentation and records of Plate samples and results.
- Assist with Maintaining environmental swabbing program, track and report results.
- Ensure proper laboratory procedures are followed as outlined by Darigold's Corporate Quality Department
- Assist with MSS and MCS program.
- Assist Environmental cleaning and monitoring.
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Power point
- Able to communicate Plate results as needed to appropriate management.
- Minimum of an AA Degree with Studies in Microbiology.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working in a Dairy or Food Processing/Production Environment is a plus.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail, must be able to complete multiple and repetitive tasks, must be committed to accuracy and quality.
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Work with others to achieve team goals.
- Flexibility in hours worked.
- Must maintain high attendance standards and be trusted with an elevated level of responsibility.
- Must be capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods.
- Able to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
We understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:
Specific contract per location and role will be provided upon request:
- Health and Welfare benefits
- Paid vacation, sick and holidays
- Pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Compensation range: $22 - $27.50 per hour based on contract brackets
- Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)
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Our Commitment to Diversity
Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)