Production Chemist

JOHN I HAAS, INC. • Yakima, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Chemist performs analysis of products at the Advanced Products Laboratory and assist the Production Supervisor in providing necessary production information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, food sciences, and technology or other science related field.
• Knowledge, experience and training in: hop or food industry, Quality Control / Quality Assurance, analytical instrumentation and analytical laboratory (“wet-chemistry”) techniques.
• Must be able to communicate and work well with co-workers and management.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Knowledge of safety and food safety regulations.
• Must comply with all John I. Haas, Inc. policies and procedures, including successful passing of pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to work in and around an analytical laboratory setting containing chemicals, solvents and hop products.
• Position required long periods of standing and ability to lift 40-lb cans daily.
• Visual and auditory acuity is required throughout all functions of this position.
• Employee will be expected to work a 40-hour workweek. At the request of management, the employee may be scheduled for more hours or to work weekends. Overtime will be paid for hours worked over 40 per week.
• Must comply with our Integrated Management System (IMS) and be trained on procedures applicable to the requirements of the position, including managing significant quality, environmental, and food safety aspects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Kaizen/5S
• Experience properly disposing of hazardous waste/chemicals

Responsibilities

• Lab Procedures: Assure that accurate and timely analytical results are provided to meet the needs of production and/or management. Keep appropriate records of results. Be familiar with analytical procedures and techniques. Perform upkeep and maintenance on instruments and equipment. Maintain lab in an orderly and professional manner. Prepare and analyze hops and hop products, calculate results as necessary and communicate results or problems with appropriate personnel.
• Quality & Safety: Review and assist in the purchase of chemicals and supplies necessary for the efficient operation of the laboratory and ensure that the lab manager receives them in a timely manner. Supervise the handling and recycling of hazardous chemical waste. Complies with John I. Haas, Inc. Environmental Management system (EMS), and in particular Universal Waste, Hazardous Waste, and Emergency Response requirements. Understands the importance of roles and responsibilities and potential consequence for departure from procedure
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes company matching.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support services.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Life, long-term care, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Holidays: 14.5 paid holidays annually, including 3 floating holidays to be scheduled with supervisor approval.
• Vacation: Start with a 2-week annual accrual rate.
• Sick Leave: 80 hours provided at the start of the calendar year (prorated for new hires), with up to 120 hours carried over and a maximum balance of 200 hours.
• Education Reimbursement: Support for accredited courses and educational expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level