Lab Technician - 3rd Shift - Food Manufacturing

Stratas Foods•Nashville, TN

14h

About The Position

Stratas Foods is seeking a Lab Technician to conduct analytical testing of vegetable oils using company standard operating procedures. The role tests samples from various stages of production, including production, inbound and outbound truck, and railcar samples. It also includes finished-product and incoming-material testing, product sensory evaluation, packaging quality checks, cleaning and GMP inspections, and storage of production retains. The technician completes testing and related paperwork promptly, communicates when results require corrective action, learns procedures, and develops a thorough understanding of laboratory processes. The position works with onsite teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and may assist other departments as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma; a science-related bachelor's degree is also listed as an education option.
Basic data entry skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, decision-making ability, and ability to multitask.
Ability to perform sensory testing and distinguish product issues by taste, smell, or sight.
Good listening skills and ability to prioritize information; public speaking abilities to communicate with hourly and salaried personnel.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, including on railcars and trucks, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in small spaces, and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Science-related bachelor's degree preferred.
Three years of previous laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and test samples as they arrive in the laboratory.
Taste samples for product evaluation and perform sensory testing on in-process and finished products.
Perform 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 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 directed by management.
Collaborate with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to support departmental objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.