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Triumph Foods, LLC (Triumph) is a leader in the Pork Industry, and is recognized as a top exporter of premium pork products worldwide. The Company began operations in 2006, in Saint Joseph, MO, and is producer owned. Triumph's state-of-the-art facility processes in excess of 6 million hogs each year, and features the latest food quality, safety innovations, and humane handling practices in the industry. The Company prides itself on producing the highest quality pork products found in the market today.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Aseptically collect and prepare samples for various microbial and chemical analysis
· Perform laboratory analysis using established procedures and techniques
· Evaluate and verify sample results and data entry
· Insure safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards are maintained
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Preference will be given to college students working in scientific majors. No experience or training required but would prefer three years related experience and/or training in a lab setting.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents in the English language such as laboratory protocols, safety rules, and procedure manuals. Must be organized and detail oriented. Must have good troubleshooting skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word. Must have ability to work as a team member and individually to complete given tasks. Able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A RECORD OF ACCEPTABLE ATTENDANCE, CONDUCT & SAFETY.
REMARKS:
This position is Part-time and will work less than 30 hours per week, with a flexible schedule: either 8 hours or 4 hours on Saturdays, 4 hours every Sunday, the additional up to 18 hours will be agreed to by the employee and the company, with the exception that on occasion the company may ask for some flexing. Must also be willing to work on holidays.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, and enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions, climate extremes are found in all areas of the plant
- Frequently works near machinery with moving parts and vibration
- Regularly exposed to strong odors and the sight of blood
- Regular Exposure to cleaning and sanitation chemicals, hazardous material and waste as well as fumes or airborne particles
- Risk of electrical shock and vibration
- Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud when in the production area
Applications submitted that are incomplete or do not reflect education, skills & abilities within the stated minimum qualifications will not be considered in the application process. Records will be reviewed for compliance with Company policies and attendance requirements. Only those employees whose records are within the standards set by the Company will be interviewed.
Disclaimer:
This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company’s changing business needs.
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