Lab Technician - 3rd Shift - Food Manufacturing

Stratasfoods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Stratas Foods in Nashville is seeking an analytical laboratory associate to perform testing of vegetable oil samples, follow SOPs, and assist in production quality assurance. The role requires strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include prioritizing samples, evaluating product quality, communicating corrective actions, and completing tests and paperwork in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or bachelor's degree Science related field preferred
• Three (3) years' previous laboratory experience preferred
• Basic data entry skills required

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and test samples as they arrive in laboratory.
• Taste samples for product evaluation.
• Line checks of packaging quality assurance.
• Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.
• Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Finished product and incoming material testing.
• Perform cleaning and GMP inspections.
• Learn new procedures as necessary.
• Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.
• Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled.
• Storage of production retains.
• Assist in other departments as needed and directed by management.
• Collaborate closely with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Education

H.S. diploma or bachelor's degree Science related field preferred

Job description

Analytical testing of various vegetable oils using Stratas SOPs. Testing of samples at various points in the process, production samples, inbound and outbound truck and railcar samples.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prioritize and test samples as they arrive in laboratory.
• Taste samples for product evaluation.
• Line checks of packaging quality assurance.
• Communicate to management when test results indicate that corrective action is necessary.
• Complete analytical testing and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Finished product and incoming material testing.
• Perform cleaning and GMP inspections.
• Learn new procedures as necessary.
• Develop a thorough understanding of laboratory processes and procedures.
• Attend all training and safety meetings as scheduled.
• Storage of production retains.
• Assist in other departments as needed and directed by management.
• Collaborate closely with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

H.S. diploma or bachelor's degree Science related field preferred

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, Gather and analyzes information skillfully
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build 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

Sitting/Walking/Climbing as required in a manufacturing environment. On your feet for most of the shift with occasional lifting climbing stairs and ladders including rail cars and trucks. The employee will also be required to use hands, arms and fingers. The physical requirements are they must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in small spaces, and work with heights.

Sensory

Good Listening Skills; Public speaking abilities to communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel. Along with the listening skills you must be able to determine the purpose of what you're listening to and prioritize accordingly. Ability to perform sensory testing on in-process and finished product samples, must be able to distinguish issues from taste, smell or sight of the product.

Mental/Reasoning

Organizational; Decision making ability; Multi-tasking; Must have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker).

Full Time Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)