Seed Quality Lab Technician

senecafood•Dayton, WA

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements. Seneca Foods Corporation in Dayton, WA has an opening for a Full-time Seed Quality Lab Technician to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now! The Full-time Seed Quality Lab Technician, under the direction of the Quality Lab Manager, is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation, evaluation, and recording of quality tests. The position will assist in the management of laboratory quality processes and will be responsible for assisting with special tasks or processes within Quality Labs and communicating updates to the supervisor. Responsible for completion of all job assignments in accordance with established guidelines to meet quality, production, and safety goals. As well as having the ability to find, communicate and resolve problems. The expected compensation range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending upon skill & experience.

Requirements

Able to critically analyze data and identify trends. Ability to think broadly and in terms of risk and impact
Experience operating, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work as a team member and effectively communicate within a multicultural environment
Detailed oriented with the ability to multitask in a high throughput environment
This position may require a change in shifts as well as weekend and overtime work as required
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read, write and understand instructions and present information
Ability to sit, stand, push/pull, bend, climb, twist/turn for periods of time
Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination
Physically able to lift 30 lbs. or more
Works near moving machinery. Frequent standing and walking on concrete floors

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in a laboratory or seed environment preferred

Responsibilities

Timely and accurate evaluation, and data management, of seed analysis data
Collect truck samples during seed receiving
Assist in the day-to-day coordination of lab tasks
Apply scientific methods and techniques for analysis as directed by protocols and work instructions to deliver quality results
Assist in research and development projects including validation of lab and IT changes, method/documentation, and implementation of technical protocols/work instructions
Assist in the maintenance of the Quality Process Procedures within the seed labs
Work independently within a team environment to ensure all testing is conducted according to safety policies, laboratory protocols, and regulatory agencies
Utilize and improve laboratory automation platforms.
Ensure equipment maintenance/calibration
Alert supervisor of issues or discrepancies involving sample integrity, supply inventory, safety concerns, or analysis irregularities
Responsible for maintaining compliance with prescribed Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) rules, practices, and guidelines
Provide support on training of lab protocols to seasonal labor and other personnel
Other duties as assigned