Lab Technician
star of west milling companyFrankenmuth (MI)
About the role
Job Details: Duties include but are not limited to:
- Perform routine quality and food safety testing of in-process and finished product of mill
- Coordinate sampling to external laboratories
- Generate the customer Certificate of Analysis
- Maintain laboratory equipment including preventative maintenance and adhering to calibration schedules
- Participate in check sample programs
- Maintain chemical storage and inventory log
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and other initiatives in the laboratory
- Support testing for crop surveys and research samples
- Assist the elevator division in evaluation of inbound grain (pertains to Frankenmuth Mill location)
- Actively participate in HACCP and safety teams
- Maintain a clean laboratory
- Maintain records of data generated
- Maintain record of customer specifications
- Actively participate in workplace safety and food safety training
- Responsibility to comply with all food safety and work place safety policies
- Responsibility to report any issues involving food safety, sanitation, and out of specification results
- Responsibility to report any observed unusual activity regarding site security
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
- Support Food Safety Management System (FSMS) through documentation, record keeping, and data entry
Minimum requirements:
- Associate's degree or higher, preferred - High school diploma or equivalent required
- Willingness to work all shifts and weekends when required
- General working knowledge of Microsoft programs
- Strong oral and written communication skills; requires telephone conversations and face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
- Problem-solving skills
Physical demands:
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
- Ability to walk, climb, bend and reach overhead frequentlyAbility to climb stairs, ladders, and work safely from a ladder frequentlyAbility to safely handle cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds on occasion
Work environment:
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
- Exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable; Noise level is moderate
- Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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