ICS Lab Technician Assistant at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. – St Louis, Missouri

Location: 8419 Hanley Industrial Court, St. Louis, MO 63144

Pay Range: $17- $22

Shift: Monday through Friday 10 AM to 6:30 PM (Possible Saturdays as needed)

Position Overview

This position is essential for ensuring the efficient operation of our facility. This role involves taking, documenting, and uploading samples of various products within the lab. This position contributes significantly to our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

The Lab Technician Assistant shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Pulling hourly and end of shift samples.

• Package, label, and submit samples.

• Submit samples via computer databases

• Work along with the lab technicians assisting them with various tasks.

• Conducting hourly Quality checks.

Required Qualifications:

• The applicant must be 18 years of age.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work well with others.

• Ability to work in a safe and clean area.

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to fill out daily reports.

Required Soft Skills:

• Ability to work without direct supervision.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

• Coachable and willing to learn.

• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Competency:

• Must be able to read and write English and complete paperwork.

• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.

• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions:

• (S)he will be required to climb, crawl, and walk in an upright as well as a bent position.

• Must be able to move objects weighing as much as 50 pounds

• Must be able to work in very cool temperatures (32 degrees)

• Must be able to climb stairs repeatedly

About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.

We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!

Our Mission:

• To produce dairy products of the highest quality

• To conduct our business with professional integrity

• To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers

• To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner

• To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families

• To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities

EEO Statement

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.