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Form of workNature of Position:
The role of Feed QA Lab Tech – Part Time is pivotal to ensuring that JBS Live Pork’s nutrition team can formulate and deliver quality diets to our pigs every day. You will aid the full-time lab technician with the receiving, testing, and data entry for all complete feed and ingredient samples that are submitted to the lab. Ensuring quick turnaround times and data accuracy is of the upmost importance as the information generated from the feed lab is used to drive daily decisions.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions:
- Conduct a range of tests (particle size, pellet durability, mycotoxin, and NIR) on feed and ingredient samples submitted to the lab
- Maintain accurate and error free data entry as the information generated directly influences real time nutrition decisions
- Assist full-time lab staff in conducting feed and ingredient analysis, ensuring a seamless workflow and timely data analysis and entry
- Maintain a clean and organized lab that meets or exceeds JBS Live Pork’s standards.
Success Factors:
Success Factors for a Feed QA Lab Tech – Part Time includes a focus on precision, equipment proficiency, protocol adherence, efficient task management, teamwork, problem-solving ability, continuous improvement, meticulous documentation, a competitive mindset, and dedication to operational excellence. These factors are essential for ensuring both your individual performance and the JBS Live Pork nutritional services department is successful in delivering high-quality feed to our producers and pigs.
Job Qualifications:
Required
Required
- Must be able to read/write English and authorized to work in the U.S.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Basic knowledge of math
- Knowledge of MS Office products including MS Excel
- Ability to follow written procedures and established testing methods
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Desired
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Prior experience in production related work
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- 2 or 4 year College degree in Agriculture, the Sciences, or related fields
Working Conditions:
- The employee must occasionally lift and/move up to 50 lbs
- The employee may be exposed to dusty conditions
- The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments
employee may be exposed to chemicals used in the process
