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ENVIRONMENTAL LAB TECHNICIAN A SHIFT

JBS USA · Greeley, CO · 2 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$24.5/hrFull-time

About the role

The Lab Technician collects and runs laboratory tests for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) compliance with permits, ensuring the water treatment system and other processes operate efficiently. The role involves reporting and implementing changes based on real-time lab results, maintaining strong documentation and recordkeeping, and prioritizing laboratory and general safety in accordance with JBS standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Lab Technician works both independently and as part of a team to drive best management practices (BMP) for environmental impacts and waste streams. Additionally, the role requires operating heavy equipment, including skid-steer loaders and dump trucks.

Responsibilities

  • 60% Laboratory operation: sampling and analyzing for quality and regulatory needs, and implementing changes to the water treatment system.
  • 15% Documentation, recordkeeping, data analysis, and co-management of water treatment.
  • 10% Operating heavy equipment (skid steer, dump truck, shag truck, etc.).
  • 15% Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

  • Work 40+ hours per week in lab and outdoor environments, with flexibility to work outside normal business hours, including on-call duty and some weekends.
  • Regular exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, machinery, and vehicles.
  • Daily sample collection and outdoor work required.

Requirements

  • Good troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Comfortable working independently.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Able to obtain Colorado Class C Wastewater certification after 1 year of experience.
  • Must have a driver’s license and be able to operate heavy equipment, including skid steer and dump truck.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Lab experience.
  • Water analysis experience.
  • Environmental regulatory knowledge.
  • Mechanical skills.

Benefits

  • Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
  • Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company-observed holidays.
  • 401(k): eligible after 1 year of employment, including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

Pay

Base pay rate of $24.50 per hour.

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