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Food Quality Lab Technician I - $20.28 (2nd Shift)

Stratas Foods · Dallas, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time

About the role

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two parent companies, with over 200 years of combined experience. The company provides value‑added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors, aiming to be the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are in Memphis, TN. Stratas Foods maintains a progressive workplace, utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all employees and strives to make it a great place to work.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday (2:00 pm‑10:30 pm) with some weekend work and overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.
  • Prioritize samples as they arrive in laboratory.
  • Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Enter all analysis into data base (TLC).
  • Learn new procedures as necessary.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.
  • Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled.
  • Comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies.
  • Attend scheduled safety and GMP meetings.
  • Packaging line Quality Assurance.
  • Finished product and incoming material testing.
  • Storage of production retains.
  • Communication with supervisor/lead person/Lab Supervisor of laboratory results or quality concerns.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Related Experience: Three (3) years’ previous laboratory experience preferred

Skills

  • Equipment/Software Skills: Basic data entry skills required
  • Competencies:
    • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gather and analyzes information skillfully
    • Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Pursues training and development opportunities, Shares expertise with others
    • Initiative – Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Asks for and offers help when needed
    • Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance

Requirements

  • Physical: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights
  • Sensory: Visual, speaking, and touch is essential
  • Mental/Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

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