Job Summary
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for testing and monitoring quality of all products.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Completes profiles on production finished materials and on product purchases and shipments per Company standards.
- Serves as liaison between the plant and Central Lab with respect to product quality.
- Obtain package and ship samples for testing to Central Lab
- Submit test results to Supervisor General Manager and Plant Manager.
- Responsible site inspections sampling log review and report preparation to ensure compliance in:
- Biosecurity
- Feed Safety
- Product compliance
- Ensures compliance with local state and federal environmental safety and HACCP regulations.
- Perform quality analyses on finished products.
- Maintains lab materials and work area in clean condition.
- Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- One year prior lab experience required with demonstrated understanding of basic chemistry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in relatable field preferred
- Work well with others in a team management and regulatory environment.
- Highly organized; superior time management skills.
- Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
- Safety-conscious; detail oriented with ability to multi-task.
- Good computer skills.
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to walk stand sit climb balance stoop kneel crawl and crouch.
- Occasionally push pull move or lift 50 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in an office lab or plant environment.
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