Experienced Laboratory Technician III 2nd and 3rd shift 2575-2800 to start

Analyze a variety of oil samples.  This includes:  Any combination of analytical tests on incoming oil samples; Samples from various points in the oil process; finished storage samples and; Samples from tank trucks being shipped to customers.  Manage ingredient program approve product and manage lab supplies.

Responsibilities:

1.     All duties of Lab Tech II.

2.     Communicate test results to corporate management when test indicates corrective action is necessary.  Complete Variance Request as needed.

3.     Order receive and track Lab Supplies.

4.     Create and receive POs in Maximo.

5.     Trouble and repair equipment calibration of lab equipment and work with equipment vendors.

6.     Schedule equipment repairs maintenance and calibration with vendors.

7.     Must be HACCP/PPC and SPC trained.

8.     Approve daily paperwork monitor daily HACCP paperwork approve product in TLC

9.     AOAC/AOCS testing summary and entry.

10.   Understand and operate IBM for Quality functions

11.   Assist with all lab tech training.

12.   Responsible for tracking hold and near miss product

13.   Ingredient inventory reconciliation

14.   Create COAs as needed

15.   Perform Mock Recalls and traceability exercises

17.   Verify labels and primary packaging

18.   Maintain approved ingredient binders verify all ingredient suppliers

19.     Food safety/security team member

20.     Complete weekly and monthly weight reports and communicate to Corporate.

21.     Fill in for QA Supervisor as needed

22.     Attend and participate in customer third party and regulatory audits

23.     Perform special tested when requested by management.

24.    Serve as the lead lab tech on shift.

Qualifications :

Education:  Associate or Bachelors degree

Related Experience: 3 to 5 years previous laboratory experience preferred

Equipment/Software Skills: Advanced data entry skills required

Competencies:

1. Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Gather and analyzes information skillfully

2. Technical Skills Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills Pursues training and development opportunities Shares expertise with others

3. Initiative Volunteers readily Seeks increased responsibilities Asks for and offers help when needed

4. Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.  Applies feedback to improve performance

5. Leadership Demonstrated ability to train mentor and lead other lab technicians supporting their growth toward proficiency and career advancement.

Additional Information :

Physical: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit and stand.   The employee will also be required to use hands arms and fingers. This position is required to be respirator qualified.

Sensory:  Visual speaking and touch is essential.

Mental/Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law including but not limited to on the basis of race or color religion gender age genetic information national origin/ancestry mental or physical disability family status/marital status military/veteran status and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionThe Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the Employers legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)

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