Seasonal Lab Technician

Position Title: Seasonal Laboratory Technician

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Department: Milling

Classification: Seasonal, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay: $20.25 – $21.00 per hour

Corto Mission

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Corto Olive is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting superior olive oil for professional and home chefs.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a seasonal position located on-site at our Stockton Facility.

The Seasonal Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing quality and compositional analyses of olives and olive oil. This role works closely with laboratory supervisors and production personnel to collect samples from the mill, conduct routine testing, and monitor key quality indicators, including oil content and fruit moisture levels.

Corto Harvest is a 24/7 operation from mid-October to early December so the ability to work any shift, at least 6 days per week, is required and a willingness to work up to 12 hours if needed.

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Collecting, inspecting, and testing olive fruit, olive paste, and olive oil samples to evaluate quality, composition, and compliance with established standards.
• Performing routine laboratory analyses, including oil content, moisture, and other bench-top analytical tests.
• Accurately recording, organizing, and reporting test results in a timely manner.
• Assisting with Research & Development initiatives related to olive oil production, processing, and quality improvement.
• Supporting the calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with Technical Services, Production, and Quality teams to support operational and quality objectives.
• Assisting with sample preparation, handling, and storage in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to execute proper training protocols for cleanliness standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of laboratory experience.

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 25% or more sitting, 50% or less walking, and 50% or more standing. The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and primarily in a laboratory environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required. 

Wellbeing:

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits:

• Social Wellness – Work Experience, Company Holidays, California Sick Time, and Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Emotional Wellness – Dedicated People Operations Department - our Leaders have an Open Door Policy.
• Financial Wellness – Bi-Weekly Pay and Bonus Program for strong performance.
• Nutrition Wellness – Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.