Fast paced challenging and rewarding work.
- Great team environment.
- Based in regional Victoria.
**About our Organisation**
Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do.
At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul's, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
**About the Opportunity**
We are seeking a team-oriented individual, to take up the full time, permanent position of Laboratory Technician in our Longwarry Food Plant team. You must be self-motivated, have a strong focus on quality and safety, be able to work Monday to Friday and be part of an effective team.
Your duties will include chemical and bacteriological analyses of in-line and finished product and raw materials. You will ensure prompt and accurate test results are communicated to internal and external customers, both written and oral. You will maintain equipment calibration schedules and ensure housekeeping and safety standards are maintained at all times. You will also receive, check and store all consumables for the laboratory and undertake other duties as required. The position will be responsible for conducting tests in accordance with all our company and government requirements.
- Degree or diploma in Science, Biochemistry, Food technology or Microbiology.
- Previous experience working in a laboratory, preferably in a food/dairy manufacturing environment.
- Practical experience in a laboratory serving external or internal customers.
- Experience in process root cause investigation and analysis.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and make confident decisions.
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders on Technical and Quality related matters.
- Excellent computer literacy.
- Tertiary qualification in a food related discipline is preferred.
- A working knowledge of HACCP and OH&S is desirable but not essential.
If you have the enthusiasm to succeed and are seeking a position with excellent long term potential for career progression then APPLY NOW.
You will have strong communication skills and a dedication to get it right the first time.
**About the Benefits**
Lactalis encourages and supports a safe learning environment to give you the opportunity of a successful and rewarding career with us.