Lab Tech Food Manufacturing pm

Job Description

Conduct analytical testing of various vegetable oils using Stratas SOPs in a manufacturing facility. Recording corresponding data electronically. Clean and organize laboratory in a food manufacturing environment. Testing of samples at various points in the process: production samples, inbound and outbound truck samples.

• Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary
• Prioritize oil samples as they arrive in the laboratory
• Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner
• Enter all analysis into data base (TLC)
• Learn procedures as necessary
• Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures
• Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled

• Education
  :
  High School diploma or equivalent
  - Required & Verified
• Related Experience
  :
  Experience with food safety a plus. Previous laboratory experience helpful, but not required.
• Equipment/Software Skills
  :
  Basic Computer Data Entry Skills
  - Required
• Competencies
  :
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gather and analyzes information skillfully
  • Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Pursues training and development opportunities, Shares expertise with others
  • Initiative – Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Asks for and offers help when needed
  • Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance

• Salary Range
  : $45,760 - $48,880 / Annually
• Benefits
  :
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, more.
• Physical Requirements
  :
  This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
• Sensory
  :
  Visual, speaking, and touch is essential.
• Mental/Reasoning
  :
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Successful Candidates
  : possess basic computer/technology skills, capacity for memorizing and executing a multitude of processes, willingness to learn or knowledge of food safety in manufacturing environment, willingness to learn to operate laboratory devices and machinery, able to work weekends and overtime when required.

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision – The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)