Certified Lab Technician

Richmond Beverage Solutions has an immediate job opening for a certified lab technician. The Lab Technician is responsible for performing routine and specialized testing of materials and products to ensure compliance with quality standards. This role supports production by providing timely and accurate data, maintaining lab equipment, and documenting results in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Richmond Beverage Solutions is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Richmond Beverage Solutions, we create dairy and plant-based beverages and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical, chemical, and/or microbiological testing as required.
• Record and analyze test results, reporting any deviations or concerns.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure calibration schedules are followed.
• Assist in investigations related to product quality or process deviations.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the lab and production areas.
• Basic microbiology and chemistry necessary in the lab.
• Sanitary procedures and methodology necessary in food processing quality control.
• FOSS FT-120 and CEM testing of mixes.
• The plating of milk and mixes for SPC, Coli, yeast, and mold.
• To standardize mixes, collection and taking line sample
• Able to form sound conclusions based on test results and initiate corrective actions in an expedient manner.
• Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, to spend long hours on feet, to lift 50-pound dairy cases or boxes as required.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices, safety regulations and other company policies.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.