Lab Technician

Want to join a team where you can demonstrate your leadership and help drive new growth? Food Safety HACCP Technician

Starting Pay Rate $22.42/hr Raises each 6 months to $25.63/hr in 24 months

Work schedule is night shift - 6pm-6:15am 7 days on/7 days off, must work alternating weekends 200% match on 1st 3% of 401k BCBS of AL benefits package eligible on day one

• Perform all HACCP program related tasks. These include but are not limited to the following:
• Critical Control Point auditing, monitoring, verifying, and documentation.
• Completing, reviewing, and filing of all associated documentation.
• Conducting HACCP related system and equipment calibrations/verifications.
• Maintain an acceptable knowledge level of the FITCO HACCP plans and all supporting programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively across departmental lines including working with USDA personnel.
• Have and maintain the ability to work in extreme temperatures hot and cold conditions and in high or confined areas for extended periods of time.
• Offer assistance to Chemistry Lab and Micro Lab as needed.
• Enter data accurately and timely on all documentation and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology preferred
• Candidates currently enrolled in college and working towards a BS degree in the fields above with hours exceeding an Associate Degree.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Food Science/Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT ASCP certification required).
• At least 4 college verifiable level courses (C average or better) in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology.
• Experience in a food industry laboratory or medical laboratory (not class work related).
• LIMS system experience a plus.
• Understand and perform HACCP data, chemistry and microbiology analysis.
• Mathematical skills: basic, algebraic, and formulas.
• Taking care of business starts with taking care of our associates!

EEO

Employer:

M/F/Vets/Disabled

In 1990, American Dehydrated Foods (ADF) formed a joint venture called Food Ingredients Technology Company, LLC (FITCO). The USDA-inspected FITCO facility in Anniston, Alabama is recognized as leader in the manufacture and distribution of high-quality poultry-based ingredients for use by human and pet food manufacturers.

At FITCO, taking care of business starts with taking care of our associates. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program which includes a 401k plan offering an employer match of $2 for every $1 an employee contributes for the first 3%. FITCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.