Rough Rice Lab Tech - Seasonal

About the role

As a seasonal Rough Rice Lab QA Technician, you will maintain the highest level of grain quality at the dryer through harvest, drying, and quality analysis. The season is anticipated to start mid-September and run into November, though it may be shorter or longer depending on harvest conditions.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interface with growers, dryer, and mill personnel.
• Maintain Harvest Database and have a working knowledge of DBC GrainSmart database.
• Probe and inspect paddy rice delivered to Lundberg Family Farms (LFF) Drying & Storage.
• Maintain harvest samples and product retains for quality analysis.
• Grade grains and maintain relevant training.
• Probe and inspect paddy rice shipped from LFF Drying and Storage to Mill.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of stored grain pests.

Requirements

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Basic understanding of math and formula calculations used in spreadsheets.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to draft internal communication in English.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)/Pest Control practices.
• Knowledge of rice grading and storage procedures.

Work Environment

The work area includes an inside environment with moderate temperatures and moderate background noise, as well as an outside environment with exposure to high and low temperatures, dust, odors, noise, and mosquitoes.

Physical Requirements

For performing essential duties:

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 40% of the time is spent sitting, and the other 60% is spent standing and walking around the work area.