Laboratory Technician Dept. 35 - 2nd Shift - Heavener (20400113)

Bachoco Company; Heavener (OK); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

7 Paid holidays

Vacation after 90-days

2 Personal days/year after 90-days

Health Clinics

Job summary

Bachoco USA is hiring a Laboratory Technician for the Heavener facility (2nd shift). The role supports Lab Tech II/III on daily analyses, with duties in bacteriology and chemistry. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with some Saturdays, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; wage incentives are included and full benefits apply after probation.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years of college in a science field, knowledge of Food Safety, and the ability to read/write English. Driver program eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of college in a science related field or clinical field equivalent.
• Understanding of Food Safety.
• Must qualify for company driver's program.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Bacteriological media preparation.
• Clean, maintain, and organize glassware and plasticware.
• Proper collection and preparation of samples for analyses.
• Perform bench top microbiology and/or chemistry analyses with supervision.
• Follow directions from senior management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Diversity

Ethics

Organizational Support

Professionalism

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Two years of college in science or clinical field

Job description

Laboratory Technician Dept. 35 - 2nd Shift - Heavener (20400113)

Bachoco Group is a leading multi-business and multiprotein producer, and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 40,000 employees. We offer a wide portfolio of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more. Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high-quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, which include farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.

Join us and be part of our success!

MONDAY - FRIDAY - SOME SATURDAYS

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (HOURS MAY VARY)

At least 2 years of college in a science related field or clinical field equivalent (substitute with appropriate work experience). Have an understanding of Food Safety.

Must qualify for company driver's program

Competitive Wages and Benefits

• $1/hour weekly attendance incentive.
• $1/hour night shift premium (Only for 2nd & 3rd Shift Positions).
• Pay Increases at 30- & 90-Days.
• 30-Day job shadowing and mentorship program.
• Outstanding Benefits (401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more).
• 7 Paid holidays.
• Vacation after 90-days.
• 2 Personal days/year after 90-days.
• Health Clinics.

Summary

Performs daily lab duties and assists Lab Tech II and Lab Tech III with special projects and routine lab analyses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Bacteriological media preparation.
• Clean, maintain, and organize glassware and plasticware.
• Proper collection and preparation of samples for physical, microbiology, and/or chemistry analyses.
• Perform bench top microbiology and/or chemistry analyses with proper supervision.
• Responsible for any and all directions from senior management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

At least 2 years of college in a science related field or clinical field equivalent (substitute with appropriate work experience). Have an understanding of Food Safety.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of metric weights.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be able to read and write English. Must be computer literate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne bacteria (pathogens); extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and flammables. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Bachoco USA reserves the right to conduct background screenings for positions deemed necessary and in accordance with applicable laws.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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