Laboratory Technician **Starting at $18.50/hr

Company Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
Analytical testing of various vegetable oils using Stratas SOPs. Testing of samples at various points in the process, production samples, inbound and outbound truck and railcar samples.
Responsibilities:
1. Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.
2. Prioritize samples as they arrive in laboratory.
3. Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.
4. Finished product and incoming material testing.
5. Learn new procedures as necessary.
6. Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.
7. Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled.
8. Other duties as assigned.
9. Storage of production retains.
10. Packaging line quality assurance.
11. Assist in other departments as needed and directed by management.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
Related Experience: Three (3) years' previous laboratory experience preferred
****Must be willing to work 3rd shift****
Additional Information
Physical: Sitting/Walking/Climbing as required in a manufacturing environment. On your feet for most of the shift with occasional lifting climbing stairs and ladders including rail cars and trucks. The employee will also be required to use hands, arms and fingers. The physical requirements are they must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in small spaces, and work with heights.
Sensory: Good Listening Skills; Public speaking abilities to communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel. Along with the listening skills you have to be able to determine the purpose of what you're listening to and prioritize accordingly. Ability to perform sensory testing on in-process and finished product samples, must be able to distinguish issues from taste, smell or sight of the product.
Mental/Reasoning: Organizational; Decision making ability; Multi-tasking; Must have strong analytical and problem solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker).
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, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
Location: 3601 East Division Street, Decatur, IL 62526

Location: 3601 East Division Street, Decatur, IL 62526

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

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