Computer Science Jobs in Dubuque, IA (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.
Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Lab Technician based in Belmont, Wisconsin. Candidate must have strong attention to detail and accuracy, strong communication skills, written and verbal, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus), able to carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching) and must be able to work a flexible schedule (weekends are required). Should be able to follow quality assurance policies and procedures.
From your EXPERTISE to ours.
1. Tests all raw materials, in-process/byproducts, and finished products specific to Sample Analysis Reference Table
2. Performs tests and provides results in a timely manner
3. Report out of specification results to Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Office, and Production Supervision when appropriate
4. Record test results on appropriate form, in computer database, or in logbook
5. Checks samples that yield out of specification results and record appropriately
6. Work closely with the production and laboratory staff
7. Maintains a clean and orderly working environment
8. Maintains State Regulatory Logs as needed
9. Aware of and practice Plant's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Good Sanitation Practices (GSP)
10. Obtains all appropriate machine certification from New York State within six months of employment
11. Upholds all rules pertaining to confidentiality of information regarding Sorrento products and recipes
12. Performs other work duties as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor
13. Attends departmental meetings and in-services as required
14. Performs all duties according to safety standards and as required to ensure the general safety of all other staff
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Associates degree in Dairy Science or Laboratory Science Preferred - current students are eligible to apply
• Dairy Science, Laboratory or other related experience preferred
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work required
• Personal qualities of tack and dependability and ability to work well with others required
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of computer software required
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.