Lab Technician - 3rd Shift - Food Manufacturing

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; Hillside, 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prioritize and test samples as they arrive in laboratory.
2. Taste samples for product evaluation.
3. Line checks of packaging quality assurance.
4. Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.
5. Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.
6. Finished product and incoming material testing.
7. Perform cleaning and GMP inspections.
8. Learn new procedures as necessary.
9. Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.
10. Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled.
11. Storage of production retains.
12. Assist in other departments as needed and directed by management.
13. Collaborate closely with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives.
14. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:  H.S. diploma or bachelor’s degree Science related field preferred

Related Experience:  Three (3) years’ previous laboratory experience preferred

Equipment/Software Skills: Basic data entry skills required

Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gather and analyzes information skillfully
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Pursues training and development opportunities, Shares expertise with others
• Initiative – Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Asks for and offers help when needed
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality.  Applies feedback to improve performance

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 must 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).

Full Time Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

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, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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