Laboratory Technician - 1st Shift - Fort Smith, AR (10600547) (20193)

Bachoco, S.A. de C.V. • Fort Smith, AR

21d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily lab duties and assists Lab Tech II and Lab Lead with special projects and routine lab analyses.

Requirements

• A college degree in a science field is preferred.
• Some college with an emphasis in science or a high school diploma with 1-3 years of appropriate work experience in a laboratory setting or processing facility.
• Understanding of food safety in a processing environment is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of metric weights.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be computer literate.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Bacteriological media preparation.
• Clean, maintain, and organize glassware, plasticware, and monitor instrumentation.
• Proper collection and preparation of samples for physical, microbiology, and/or chemistry analyses.
• Perform bench top microbiology and/or chemistry analyses with proper supervision.
• Performs sample collection at production facilities.
• Responsible for any and all directions from senior management.

Benefits

• $1/hour weekly attendance incentive.
• Pay Increases at 30- & 90-Days.
• 30-Day job shadowing and mentorship program.
• Outstanding Benefits (401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more).
• 6 Paid holidays.
• Vacation after 90-days.
• 2 Personal days/year after 90-days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree