Lab Technician 2Nd And 3Rd Shift- 21.50 To Start

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.
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Job Description*
The major responsibility of this position is performing routine analysis of process control samples and finished products. This involves completing all documentation and data entry associated with the receipt, handling and analysis of all samples and results. It also involves maintaining compliance with SOP’s and GLP’s for sample handling (receiving, storage, & testing) daily housekeeping and routine laboratory/workstation, equipment performance monitoring, calibrations and troubleshooting, supply inventory.

• Communicate process control testing and product evaluation results to management as specified by SOP’s.
• Prioritize samples as they arrive in the laboratory.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness within the laboratory.
• Complete analytical testing on in-process and finished product samples. Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Perform sensory analysis on in-process and finished products (i.e., tasting, smelling, visual).
• Maintain Company TLC (Total Lab Client) by performing real-time data entry of sample identification and results.
• Place Product on Hold, as per SOP, and complete corresponding Hold Letter.
• Perform preoperational swab and assessments.
• Learn new procedures as necessary.
• Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.
• Attend all training, safety, GMP and other QA or Plant meetings as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and polices.
• Perform packaging line quality checks (verifies product labeling and code dates – first case verification).
• Secure records, labels, and finished product sample as required for immediate testing.
• Operates laboratory equipment, performing calibrations as required by SOP.
• Verify supply inventories, restock or prepare supplies as needed.
• Assist with on-boarding and training of new Laboratory Technicians, as assigned.
• Shall perform any other duties as assigned by their supervisor or management.

Qualifications*
Education*:

• H.S. diploma or equivalent required

Related Experience:

• Three (3) years’ previous laboratory experience preferred

Equipment/Software Skills

• Basic data entry skills required

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. 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:
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:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person