Laboratory Foreman

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co; Hillsboro (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance from day one

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

American Crystal Sugar Company is seeking a Lab Foreman to supervise laboratory functions and staff during the shift. The role includes performing Lab Benchperson duties as needed and analyzing routine and special tests under direction of the Factory Chemist.

You will troubleshoot issues in analyses, report results, and maintain records. The job also involves ensuring solutions are prepared and standardized, and supporting factory operations in solving process problems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of general college chemistry.
• Must pass Mechanical Aptitude Test and Basic Skills Test.
• Able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab functions and staff during shift.
• Perform Lab Benchperson duties as needed.
• Analyze and perform routine analyses and special tests.
• Troubleshoot problems in analyses.
• Report results and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure routine solutions are prepared and standardized.
• Assist factory operations in analyzing process problems.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year college chemistry

Job description

The Lab Foreman supervises the lab functions and staff during shift at the factory. They will perform Lab Benchperson duties as needed. Principle accountabilities include but are not limited to: Analyzes and performs routine analysis and special tests as required by the Factory Chemist and others. Trouble shoots problems if errors or questions arise in the analyses. Responsible for sugar and by-product analyses, reporting of results and maintaining accurate records. Also responsible for ensuring routine solutions are correctly prepared and standardized. Assists factory operations in analyzing and troubleshooting process problems.

Job Requirements:

High School diploma or a GED certificate is required. One Year of general college chemistry Individuals are required to take a Mechanical Aptitude Test and Basic Skills Test to verify basic skills and knowledge. Able to read, write and communicate effectively. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Compensation Range:

$33.15 - $33.15 /hr

Benefits Include:

• Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
• In addition, we offer Pension, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match, paid dental, paid basic life insurance, paid short -term disability, voluntary long-term disability, life insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and paid holidays.
• We also offer tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
• We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

American Crystal Sugar Company is more than just a sugarbeet cooperative. Our company is deeply rooted in the communities of the Red River Valley. We are committed to the sustainability and growth of our business and to improving lives in the places where we work and live. We do that by investing in our people, our communities, and the future of our company. At American Crystal Sugar Company, growers who grow and harvest the sugarbeets also own the company and the factories that make our products. We're proud to be an economic engine for our communities, employing approximately 1,600 full-time employees and about 900 hourly seasonal workers and many more contracted third-party workers. Together, we build a better future for the sugar industry and the Red River Valley. Everything We Do Benefits Our Growers and Our Communities. Our valued team members can access a variety of benefits to enhance their health, wellness, and financial security.