Lab Technician - Quality

Tropicana Brands Group

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain function is essential to Tropicana Brand Group’s success by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. By improving warehouse operations, optimizing transportation routes, and refining inventory management practices, the team plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Collaborating with other departments to align strategies, the Supply Chain team ensures that Tropicana meets customer demands while maintaining a high standard of performance and cost-effectiveness. Through their efforts, they contribute to both short-term achievements and long-term growth. We are looking to add a Lab Technician to support our Quality team. The shift for this role will be on second shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM). This role will be responsible for collecting samples, operating lab equipment, performing testing, and analyzing data. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
Must be located in Ft Pierce, FL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to be onsite daily in the Tropicana plant in Ft Pierce
This position is over-time eligible with a 2nd shift schedule: 3:00pm-11:00pm Tuesday- Saturday.

Nice To Haves

Mathematical aptitude and analytical skills
Computer literacy with Windows, Microsoft office application and other lab software
Must have the ability to read, write and speak in one-on-one and group settings to communicate complex topics, information and specifications related to food manufacturing, food quality and food regulations

Responsibilities

Collects samples according to lab sampling plan or special customer request
Operates lab equipment according to detailed procedures and processes
Performs sampling and testing of product according to USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) requirements (once certified by USDA)
Enters new samples and results into computer and prepares reports
Analyzes data and makes decisions on product quality – works with operations to resolve issues if product is outside of specification
Performs calibration and verification for all lab equipment
Monitors equipment performance and develops a proficiency in instrument troubleshooting
Self-directed in managing lab responsibilities
Understands and complies with company Quality/Food Safety and safety requirements
Recognizes opportunities for continuous improvement and discusses them with the lab supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor