Dairy laboratory technician (Cheese dairy Champignon Hofmeister GmbH & Co. KG)

The Champignon-Hofmeister family business, headquartered in the Allgäu region, is a leading manufacturer in the cheese specialities and high-quality dried milk and dairy derivatives segments. We have been associated with Germany as a production location since the company was founded and have been family-owned since the third generation. As one of the most successful groups of companies in the German dairy industry, we now sell around 50 soft cheese specialities in over 55 countries. The recipe for success behind our strong brands is regional milk and a perfect combination of tradition and innovation. Around 1,200 employees at our production sites contribute to our success.
Quality is the be-all and end-all for you? Do you enjoy analysing? The quality of our products and raw materials is also our top priority. That's why we need you. As a Dairy Laboratory Technician (m/f/d), you will primarily be responsible for ensuring compliance with the quality and hygiene standards of our products. During your training, you will analyse all the process steps that our milk goes through, from the samples of our raw milk to the finished product. You will always be at the forefront of the chemical, physical and microbiological tests. You will check every single step of the production process and document the quality and composition.

What you will learn with us:

- Checking our raw material milk
- Taking and analysing samples from the individual production steps
- Analysing the ingredients
- Evaluating the results and documenting them
- Working with modern analysis equipment
- Carrying out sensory tests
- Knowledge of the manufacture of our products

What you will bring with you:

- Secondary school leaving certificate
- Biology and chemistry are your favourite subjects
- High sense of responsibility and ability to work in a team
- Accuracy and conscientiousness are among your strengths
- Quality and hygiene are very important to you
- Willingness to learn and commitment

Why your commitment is worthwhile:

In addition to professional training, the apprenticeship also focuses on appreciation and a family atmosphere. Thanks to our mentoring programme and your motivated team colleagues, you will always have a contact person at your side. In this way, we create a basis for moving a lot hand in hand - especially your future.

Commencement date: 01/09/2026
Training period: 3 years with the option of shortening it if you perform very well at work and at school

You are also welcome to complete an internship with us in two different professions to get a better idea of the training content!