JBS USA · 9 hours ago
LAB TECHNICIAN -LONG CREEK BOAR STUD | Danville, IA
Oakville, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.89/hr - $19.89/hrJBS USA is a leading company in the meat processing industry, and they are seeking a Lab Technician for their Geode Boar Stud in Danville, Iowa. The role involves assisting in meeting production goals while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the animals and team members, with responsibilities including semen collection, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and evaluating boars.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingIndustrialOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Take an active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy and continued training
Perform all required duties in a timely manner as outlined in the S.O.P (Standard Operating Procedure)
Ability to help evaluate boars
Daily organization to accomplish all tasks within the lab
Facilitate timely actions in response to any external or internal production related reports concerning customer expectations
Proficient at semen collection
Effectively work to make sure both internal and external quality of product is meeting customer expectations
Maintains clean, sterile laboratory
Ability to order and receive necessary products and supplies to have available to complete tasks
Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
Resolves problems by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps
Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
All other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent education
Be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds up to 100 yards
Push and/or pull a minimum of 500 pounds in a cart with wheels when required
Squat to floor, grip small objects with ease and twist at least 45 degrees
Capable of repeated motions
Ability to operate a computer and send reports on a weekly basis
Be responsive to visible signs of animal discomfort
Be responsive to verbal alarms and sounds of animals
Be able to understand, retain and perform oral and written instructions in English
Able to communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts
Ability to walk, stand and squat for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete and slats
Ability to climb in and out of crates and over obstacles
Maintain balance on all surfaces
Must not own or live near any swine. Must not live with anyone who has contact with swine
Benefits
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off: vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
Better Futures Program– Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents
Supervisor Development Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training
Company
JBS USA
JBS USA is a multinational company that processes beef, pork, and lamb.
Founded in 2007
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Byers
Senior Advisor to CEO
Victor H. Machado
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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