Laboratory Technician (Night Shift, $24.00 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time night shift position working on a consistent 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule. The role provides support to the Laboratory department by performing and coordinating a variety of laboratory processes. This includes registering and preparing samples for general analytical testing through data entry, preparing and performing routine to more complex analyses per approved methods, and accurately reading and recording results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples. The technician will operate basic laboratory equipment, gather and analyze information from the Inventory Management System to identify which product needs to be placed on hold, and assist with generating quality hold forms. Responsibilities also include preparing and ensuring the accuracy of standards and reagents, cleaning and maintaining equipment and areas, performing routine lab and department maintenance, and functioning as the primary data generator by recording, calculating, and entering data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The role involves conducting preliminary interpretations of data or observations, drafting short reports to Quality Assurance Leadership, and completing assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensuring the quality of results by assisting with the establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) documents and plans, documenting QA/QC data, and reporting to the Quality Assurance Leadership group are key functions. The technician must ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order and request repairs in a timely manner. This position requires the ability to perform chemistry, physical, and microbiology sample preparation and testing, and to quickly move between tasks, using time efficiently to complete investigation testing. The role also requires understanding and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Documentation Practices. Laboratory activities and results cannot be influenced by any undue pressure, and personnel must report any undue pressure and declare any potential conflict of interest. This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens. Safety protocols must be followed, including stopping any observed unsafe acts, obeying facility safety rules and procedures, and correcting or reporting any observed safety hazards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required.
Associate degree or coursework in related scientific field.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field preferred.
Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.
Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures, including Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), test procedures, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality, and cleanliness in work.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input.
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
Employee must have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or coursework in related scientific field.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.
Spend a minimum of 5% of time regularly auditing package integrity teardowns performed by production partners.
Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry.
Prepare and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.
Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.
Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave, moisture analyzer, infrared analyzer, etc.
Gather and analyze information from Inventory Management System to identify which product needs to be placed on hold.
Assist with generating quality hold forms.
Prepare and ensure the accuracy of standards and reagents needed for testing methods.
Clean and maintain equipment and areas as required.
Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; enter data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Quality Assurance Leadership group.
Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; perform work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) documents and plans.
Document QA/QC data and report to Quality Assurance Leadership group.
Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; request repairs in a timely manner.
Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and microbiology sample preparation and testing.
Quickly move between tasks, using time efficiently to complete investigation testing.
Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Documentation Practices.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

$1,000 sign on bonus
$1 night shift and $1 weekend premium
Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire
8% 401K match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Up to $5,000 annually to help with the cost of childcare.
Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role.
Access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
Partners Helping Partners program.