Lab Technician (Crew A) Grand Forks GF

J.R. Simplot; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to ensure product quality in a dynamic environment. This role involves monitoring and testing products, maintaining safety standards, and accurately recording information. Ideal candidates will possess basic math and communication skills, and be organized and efficient. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to quality and excellence in the food and agriculture sector, where your contributions will directly impact product standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and good communication required.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality is monitored and tested according to procedures.
• Accurately enter product information in the inventory database.
• Provide 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

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) Relevant Experience 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. **