Feed & Forage Tech

Jobless; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobless is seeking a lab technician to prepare feed and forage samples for testing, log samples, and perform drying, grinding, and NIR dish preparation. The role includes data entry, sample identification, and supporting other lab tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include operating grinders and balance machines, performing NIR analyses, and maintaining laboratory safety and cleanliness. Effective communication with management and staff is essential for successful daily operations.

Qualifications

• Prepare feed samples and log in data accurately.
• Perform NIR analysis and calibrations per SOPs.
• Operate grinders and balance machines with care.
• Maintain lab safety and cleanliness as described in procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feed samples for testing.
• Operate feed grinders and electronic balance machines.
• Identify samples and subsample as needed.
• Enter required feed data in system.
• Analyze samples by NIR and related methods.
• Assist with special projects and lab maintenance.
• Communicate with supervisors and staff.

Skills

Sample prep

NIR analysis

Data entry

Lab safety

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Electronic balance

Feed grinder

NIR scanner

Job description

Job Summary:

The main responsibility of this position is preparation of feed/forage samples for testing. This position will also log samples in, dry and grind feed samples, dish samples for NIR scanning, and assist in other areas of sample prep as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare feed samples
• Operate feed grinders and electronic balance machines
• Identify samples
• Subsample samples.
• Enter required feed data in system.
• Analysis of samples by Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIR).
• Analysis of Particle Size, Fermentrics, Calibrate, and Corn Silage Processing Score by NIR
• Assist with special projects and preparation.
• Identify analysis offered by Dairyland Laboratories.
• Assist with the maintenance of physical properties of the lab.
• Communicate effectively with management and staff.
• Follow lab safety practices as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• General cleaning of work area
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Disclaimer

This company is an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of this company to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunity employer, this company intends to comply fully with all federal, state, and local laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request any needed accommodation.