Lab Technician (ES)

About the role

This position performs standardized qualitative and quantitative assays to identify physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products and other samples. It involves conducting tests on food to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors like color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content.

Responsibilities

• Receives, logs, and stores laboratory samples.
• Prepares standard solutions and reagents for use in microbiological/chemical testing.
• Maintains stock of lab materials.
• Performs routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Performs regular verification/calibration of lab equipment.
• Maintains product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Affirms product quality to ensure specifications are met and to detect potential problems.
• 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.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
• A Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two Year Degree/Animal Science, Poultry, Biology, and Microbiology.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• 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.
• Skilled at solving routine problems using established standards.
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy in data entry.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. We believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and makes an impact on the health of others daily.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Company Information

Butterball is a leading producer of turkey products and exists to help people pass love on. We exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed.

Butterball Core Competencies

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Butterball Core Competencies

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.