What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at JST Global, LLC?
Company Overview:
Apply Today! A limited number of opportunities are available. We are a different type of company, with a brand-new processing plant in Dakota City, NE!
At JST Global LLC we are steadfast in our commitment to our employees and their families. We don’t expand and contract in response to the winds of financial uncertainty. These values have been rewarded with long-standing relationships and a reputation synonymous with quality.
As the largest US distributor of tallow, we serve the worldwide fats and oils market providing key ingredients in thousands of products in such diverse industries as personal care, animal nutrition, plus the rapidly developing field of renewable fuels. We have logistics expertise to export products virtually anywhere in the world to meet our customers’ manufacturing needs.
This position is located in Dakota City, Nebraska, where our new terminal will receive and store tallow and other fats and oils, further process to meet desired product specifications, and distribute to customers across North America via truck and rail.
We are a company with a 160 year heritage and we are just getting started!
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Plant Manager with an indirect line to the Quality Manager (Houston), the Lab Technician will serve as a member of the Quality Control Team. The Lab Technician will execute the day-to-day operations of the laboratory to accomplish company key results, objectives, and drive quality control improvements throughout the facility. This position works closely with the Senior Lab Technician, Quality Manager, and Inventory & Production Manager to provide input and feedback on product transfers, product blending opportunities and to ensure product is on-spec for upcoming shipments. In addition to ensuring proper testing and quality assurance of our tallow products, this position will also manage laboratory testing and storage of products for third party storage customers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute daily testing of various products in the lab, including but not limited to tallow, corn oil, vegetable oils, and wastewater.
- Ensure all testing is completed in a timely and responsible manner.
- Be proactive in learning about new technology and equipment that will benefit the lab and the tests that are conducted.
- Maintain an inquisitive nature while promoting teamwork.
- Ensure all chemicals and lab equipment are properly secured and maintained. This ensures the lab is fully functional and meets the requirements of OSHA.
- Maintain proper records of all HAZMAT materials and coordinate disposal with EHSS when necessary.
- Ensure effective communication with the Plant Manager, Quality Manager, EHSS Manager, Inventory & Production Manager.
- Create COA’s as needed for truck, railcar, and vessel shipments.
- Ensure all testing is carried out safely and in accordance with JST Global’ s policies, AOCS procedures and generally accepted safe testing practices.
- Maintain annual AOCS certification.
- Provide informational and technical tours of the lab.
- Actively resolve internal and external quality discrepancies.
- Maintain all samples and retains in an efficient and organized manner.
- Assist with daily production planning with respect to quality.
Skills and Qualifications Required for Success:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
- Associate degree in chemistry or related discipline preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures.
- Ability to work closely with a diverse group of individuals and maintain effective working relationships with staff and customers.
- Experience with ICP-OES, Xray Fluorescence, Nitrogen testing, or Sulfur Analyzer is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dakota City, NE: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
