Laboratory Tech

Laboratory Technician

Job Location:

Stuttgart AR Soy Division

Riceland Overview

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.

Company Mission Statement

Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.

Job Description

The role involves the analysis of oils, soybeans, soymeal, ricebran, and by-products from several processing areas, final shipments, and monitoring of packaged goods. This includes the interpretation and communication of results to the proper departments and providing special assistances for continual process and products improvements. The incumbent is responsible for providing accurate and timely analysis of samples in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner.

Job Duties

1. Be able to read and write

2. Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide

3. Good computer skills, Microsoft Excel is a plus

4. Possess good communication skills

5. Excellent at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

6. Able to prioritize workflow

7. Be able to follow Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Education Requirements

High School Diploma with college preferred.

Company Benefits and Incentives

Medical insurance with low premiums

Free dental with medical insurance enrollment

Vision insurance with low premiums

Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings

Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)

Long term disability

Free short-term disability

Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents

Employee Assistance Program

Critical illness insurance

401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%

Paid training programs

PTO & Paid Holidays

Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.