Lab Technician (Crew A) Grand Forks GF

Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and agriculture is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to ensure product quality and compliance with established standards. This entry-level role involves taking samples, performing tests, and maintaining accurate logs. The ideal candidate will possess basic math skills, good communication, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive workplace where your contributions can make a significant impact on product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required for this entry-level position.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality is monitored and tested according to procedures.
• Accurately enters product information into inventory database.
• Provides timely feedback on production-related problems.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Computer systems

Job description

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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician will be responsible for ensuring product quality is monitored and tested in compliance with established procedures, specification and instructions. The individual in this position is responsible, but not limited to taking samples, and performing test as prescribed by procedure or specification, reporting to appropriate personnel on status of line operation, performing requested test and samples and recording information in logs and databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately completes quality grade using grading standards.
• Accurately enters all product identity information for all product produced in an inventory database.
• Performs requested tests and samples.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Provides prompt and timely feedback to appropriate personnel relative to production related problems (i.e. excessive defects, mislabeling, package quality issues, downtime and increased production etc).

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

No prior experience required

Required Certifications

Other Information

Basic math skills. Use basis lab equipment. Good knowledge of computer systems. Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments. Good communication skills. Needs to be organized, efficient, and have good time management skills. Ability to sit and stand for long periods. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Adheres to all standards, policies and systems as appropriate.

Job Requisition ID:22180

Travel Required:

Location(s):GF Plant - Grand Forks

Country:United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **