Lab Technician - 3rd Shift - Food Manufacturing

Stratas Foods•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician performs analytical testing of various vegetable oils using Stratas Foods standard operating procedures. Testing includes samples taken at different points in the process, production samples, inbound and outbound truck and railcar samples, finished products, and incoming materials. The position also supports packaging quality assurance, product evaluation, cleaning and GMP inspections, and laboratory recordkeeping. The role is based at the Nashville work location and requires working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma; a bachelor’s degree in a science-related field is preferred.
Basic data-entry skills are required.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in small spaces, and work at heights.
Able to perform sensory testing on in-process and finished product samples and distinguish product issues by taste, smell, or sight.
Good listening skills and ability to prioritize based on the purpose of communications.
Public speaking abilities to communicate with hourly and salaried personnel.
Organizational, decision-making, multitasking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Three years of previous laboratory experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and test samples as they arrive in the laboratory.
Taste samples for product evaluation.
Conduct line checks of packaging quality assurance.
Communicate to management when test results indicate corrective action is necessary.
Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.
Test finished products and incoming materials.
Perform cleaning and GMP inspections.
Learn new procedures as necessary and develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.
Attend scheduled training and safety meetings.
Store production retains.
Assist other departments as needed and as directed by management.
Collaborate with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.