Laboratory Technician

Bunge • Red Oak, IA

256d • $21

About The Position

The Lab Tech is assigned to night shift. The position is paid $21.17 per hour. Health and welfare benefits begin on date of hire, there is a perfect attendance award, and an annual bonus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is preferred
• Certified in all areas of assigned department including use of mobile equipment
• Must be willing to train in all areas of packaging and additive mixing
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
• Some mechanical background including the ability to recognize signs of operational failure
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shift and overtime as needed
• Must be willing to work different schedules for specified time period as deemed appropriate by management

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze laboratory testing on processed flour product
• Coordinate with QA manager to ensure productivity
• Analyze conditions by inspecting inventory, lab results, and ensuring that packaging, lot numbers, logs, etc. are accurate
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees by leading and participating in all safety aspects
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned including safety inspections, assist with LOTO and confined space entry, CPR, present safety topics, etc.
• Evaluate work areas, respond to alarms, assist with housekeeping controls
• Train new employees
• Follow all HAACP procedures and guidelines to ensure product safety and quality
• Operate and control flour packaging machines/equipment and assist with additive processing
• Record data, secure samples and perform necessary process controls tests required for the successful operation of the plant
• Make or suggest adjustments and maintain established operating parameters
• Perform general housekeeping of the plant
• Ensure scales are weighing accurately and consistently
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties/projects as assigned
• Commit to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits begin on date of hire
• Perfect attendance award
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED