Lab Technician I - $19.09 (2nd Shift)

About the role

Stratas Foods, a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company, provides value‑added, branded and custom‑formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. The laboratory analyst will perform analytical testing of various vegetable oils using Stratas SOPs, test samples at multiple points in the process, and support quality assurance for packaging lines, finished products, and incoming materials.

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 the laboratory.
• Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Enter all analysis into the database (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.
• Communicate laboratory results or quality concerns to supervisor/lead person/Lab Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Related Experience: Three (3) years’ previous laboratory experience (preferred).
• Equipment/Software Skills: Basic data entry skills (required).

Competencies

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Technical Skills – Continuously builds 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.

Physical requirements

• 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 are essential.
• Mental/Reasoning: Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision