Laboratory Technician II - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland Company•Decatur, IL

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory Technician II - Decatur, IL This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Job Summary Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity as well as gather sample retains and communicate with different departments via email and Microsoft Teams. Essential Job Functions Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies Perform all required lab tests adhering to documented laboratory procedures Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility Prompt attendance and willing to work the assigned schedule is a must Must rely on a team oriented approach to handling duties, good communication skills, differentiate items out of specifications, correlate numbers between different processes, able to work independent in accomplishing sampling and testing Physical testing of production samples Daily verification of lab instruments Recording, interpreting, and entering test results using a computerized data system Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to insure that all products are within specification Handle various chemicals in different containers in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer Communicate with Operations, Merchandisers, and Quality when any issues arise with the products

Requirements

Must be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic
Must be able to write clearly
Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner
Must be able to work on multiple tasks and remain organized
Must be able to work on a team
Must have a willingness to learn
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
Participates actively in training
Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
Practices proper personal hygiene
High School Diploma or GED required
Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of "point and click" programs, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote), and different software programs for the instruments.
Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone's responsibility
Commitment to ADM's goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
Must be able to multi-task and follow instructions
Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly (ex. Moving a gas cylinder)
Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Associates in an applied science preferred
Preferred analytical laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity
Gather sample retains
Communicate with different departments via email and Microsoft Teams
Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position
Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies
Perform all required lab tests adhering to documented laboratory procedures
Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility
Prompt attendance and willing to work the assigned schedule is a must
Rely on a team oriented approach to handling duties
Differentiate items out of specifications
Correlate numbers between different processes
Accomplish sampling and testing independently
Perform physical testing of production samples
Perform daily verification of lab instruments
Record, interpret, and enter test results using a computerized data system
Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary
Maintain adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
Continually compare test results with standards, as required, to insure that all products are within specification
Handle various chemicals in different containers in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer
Communicate with Operations, Merchandisers, and Quality when any issues arise with the products