What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Lead Technician-2nd Shift position at Butterball, LLC?
Shift: Evening
Pay: 19.90 $1.00 Shift Differential
Resume Preferred
Job Summary:
Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products. Conduct standardized tests on food in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content. Record results and maintain corresponding databases. Perform laboratory preparation activities and analyses to provide useful, accurate technical information to necessary personnel.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
**This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.**
Pay: 19.90 $1.00 Shift Differential
Resume Preferred
Job Summary:
Perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products. Conduct standardized tests on food in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content. Record results and maintain corresponding databases. Perform laboratory preparation activities and analyses to provide useful, accurate technical information to necessary personnel.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities
- Receives, logs, and stores laboratory samples.
- Prepares standard solutions and reagents for use in microbiological/chemical testing.
- Maintain stock of lab materials.
- Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.
- Regular verification/calibration of lab equipment, including annual 3 rd party certification.
- Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
- Perform microbiological analyses of food ingredients, raw and finished food samples, and the plant environment using established microbiological methods and procedures.
- Performs chemical, physical, and organoleptic analyses of food ingredients and finished food samples, using established methods and procedures.
- Enter sample and test data into computer databases to ensure products are meeting published customer service standards.
- Record and compile test results, and prepare graphs, charts, and reports.
- Conduct QA technician, or other personnel, training in relevant lab procedures.
- Perform audits or other QA functions on the production floor as needed or directed.
- Must be able to work with or little supervision.
- Must follow chain of command to report any issues or concerns.
- Willing to work extended hours as needed.
- Proficiency in use of word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
- Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Two years College or Associate Degree in food microbiology or similar field preferred or combination of education and/or work experience.
- High School Diploma.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.
- Bi-lingual (English / Spanish)
- Prior QA or Lab Tech experience
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend in English
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
**This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.**
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