Butterball · 23 hours ago
Lab Technician - 2nd shift
Raeford, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expButterball is a well-known brand in the turkey industry, dedicated to providing quality products and fostering a supportive work environment. They are seeking a Lab Technician to perform standardized tests on food products to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, as well as to conduct various laboratory analyses and maintain lab equipment.
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Responsibilities
Receives, logs, and stores laboratory samples
Prepares standard solutions and reagents for use in microbiological/chemical testing
Maintain stock of lab materials
Performs routine maintenance of lab equipment
Performs regular verification/calibration of lab equipment
Monitors product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
Assesses product to ensure specifications are met and to detect potential problems. This may include tasting, smelling or visual inspection
Performs chemical, physical, and/or microbiological analyses of food ingredients, raw and finished food samples, feed, and/or environmental samples using established methods and procedures
Carries out routine laboratory functions, such as sample disposal, equipment checks, cleaning, etc
Enters sample and test data into computer databases to ensure products are meeting published customer service standards
Records and compiles test results and prepares graphs, charts, and reports
Collects samples as needed
Qualification
Required
1+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role and a Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent
- OR - Two Year Degree/ Animal Science, Poultry, Biology, and Microbiology
Proficiency in use of word processing and spreadsheet software
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications
Basic understanding and ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to perform on all test methods, SOP's and instrument calibrations to a level sufficient to perform all assigned work and to be able to train others
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Skilled at solving routine problems using established standards
Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy in data entry
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Experience in food manufacturing
Company
Butterball
Butterball helps consumers celebrate traditional holidays and every day meal occasions with its branded line of products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-12-06Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Neal Walsh
Chief Operating Officer
Art Lankford
Vice President Operations
Recent News
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