Lab Technician

253 Food Ingredients Technology Company, L.L.C.; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match on first 3%

BCBS of AL health benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

253 Food Ingredients Technology Company, L.L.C. is seeking a HACCP Laboratory Technician to support critical control point activities and ensure HACCP compliance across QA labs in Anniston, Alabama.

The role requires a science degree or ongoing study, strong HACCP knowledge, data-entry accuracy, and ability to work with USDA personnel in extreme temperatures during a 7-on/7-off night schedule. Benefits start day one with health coverage and 401k options.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science preferred.
• Enrollment in BS with hours > Associate degree.
• Associate Degree with MLT/ASCP certification required.
• At least 4 college courses in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or Food Science/Technology.
• Experience in a food or medical laboratory.
• LIMS experience is a plus.
• Able to perform HACCP data, chemistry and microbiology analysis.
• Mathematical skills: basic, algebraic.

Responsibilities

• Perform HACCP program tasks including CCP auditing, monitoring, verifying, and documentation.
• Completing, reviewing, and filing of all associated documentation.
• Conducting HACCP related system and equipment calibrations/verifications.
• Maintain knowledge of FITCO HACCP plans and supporting programs.
• Collaborate across departments including USDA interactions.
• Work in extreme temperatures and high/ confined areas.
• Assist Chemistry Lab and Micro Lab as needed.
• Enter data accurately on documentation and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory skills

Data entry

Cross-functional communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology

Associate Degree in Chemistry, Food Science/Technology, MLT/ASCP certified

Currently enrolled in BS degree with hours beyond an Associate

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Want to join a team where you can demonstrate your leadership and help drive new growth? Food Safety HACCP Technician

Starting Pay Rate $22.42/hr Raises each 6 months to $25.63/hr in 24 months

Work schedule is night shift - 6pm-6:15am 7 days on/7 days off, must work alternating weekends 200% match on 1st 3% of 401k BCBS of AL benefits package eligible on day one

The HACCP Laboratory Technician is responsible for the following:

• Perform all HACCP program related tasks. These include but are not limited to the following:
• Critical Control Point auditing, monitoring, verifying, and documentation.
• Completing, reviewing, and filing of all associated documentation.
• Conducting HACCP related system and equipment calibrations/verifications.
• Maintain an acceptable knowledge level of the FITCO HACCP plans and all supporting programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively across departmental lines including working with USDA personnel.
• Have and maintain the ability to work in extreme temperatures hot and cold conditions and in high or confined areas for extended periods of time.
• Offer assistance to Chemistry Lab and Micro Lab as needed.
• Enter data accurately and timely on all documentation and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology preferred
• Candidates currently enrolled in college and working towards a BS degree in the fields above with hours exceeding an Associate Degree.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Food Science/Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT ASCP certification required).
• At least 4 college verifiable level courses (C average or better) in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology.
• Experience in a food industry laboratory or medical laboratory (not class work related).
• LIMS system experience a plus.
• Understand and perform HACCP data, chemistry and microbiology analysis.
• Mathematical skills: basic, algebraic, and formulas.
• Taking care of business starts with taking care of our associates!

EEO Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled

In 1990, American Dehydrated Foods (ADF) formed a joint venture called Food Ingredients Technology Company, LLC (FITCO). The USDA-inspected FITCO facility in Anniston, Alabama is recognized as leader in the manufacture and distribution of high-quality poultry-based ingredients for use by human and pet food manufacturers.

At FITCO, taking care of business starts with taking care of our associates. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program which includes a 401k plan offering an employer match of $2 for every $1 an employee contributes for the first 3%. FITCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.