Process Tech

Tate & Lyle Solutions; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Lab Technician to support the plant laboratory operations, learn to operate lab instruments, perform tests, and ensure data accuracy. The role involves understanding COAs, SAP data entry, and adherence to lab safety policies.

Responsibilities include preparing samples, supporting QC investigations, and maintaining instrument calibration while following GMP and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate various lab instruments.
• Understand and perform test methods used in process and final product testing.
• Understand Certificate of Analysis (CofA) and CofA specifications.

Skills

Lab instruments

Test methods

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world. Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants. Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients. The ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition, and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day. We are the secret ingredient to make food extraordinary in some of the world's best loved brands.

ROLE PURPOSE

Lab technician(s) ensures the plant scientific and medical laboratory is prepared for taking test samples, keeping lab records, maintaining equipment and provide data to support findings.

SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES - EHSQ CRITICAL ROLE LEVEL 3

Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.

Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health, Food Safety and Quality comply with all EHSQ policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to their work.

Team members are expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work.

Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSP's) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury loss of life.

Responsible for quality and food safety within their realm of control.

Level 3 - Role

EHSQ focus is 100% task oriented

Responsible for area specific EHSQ procedures/policy adherence

EHSQMS Element Support

Responsible for reporting all incidents, defects, and hazards

Involved in EHSQ specific checks and inspections for policy adherence

All employees are responsible for:

Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and procedures

Being responsible for their own actions

Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environment

Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.

Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQ supports activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Required to learn how to operate various lab instruments

Understand and perform test methods used both in process and final product testing

Ability to understand and make necessary changes from test analysis

Understand Certificate of Analysis (C of A) and the requirements of each C of A specifications

Ability to utilize SAP system

Ability to navigate and enter date into excel spreadsheets

Perform various calibration and standard test on lab instruments

Prepare and collect product samples for outside testing

Assist in the investigation of quality issues and finds

Understanding and communication with members of management on various test and projects

Know the hazards of chemical reagents used in test methods and general use in the lab

Understand and adhere to safety and GMP policies and procedures

Ability to progress through the lab matrix within the allotted time

Ability to pass the written test for the lab matrix

Ability to perform and assist in lock outs and writing permits

Reviews and follows Non-GMO policies and procedures

FOOD, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY DUTY OF CARE

Food Safety:

Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption

Environment:

Comply with all environmental standards, procedures, and work instructions always

Report any environmental violation or near misses to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle

Health & Safety

Adhere to the safety policies, procedures, and site rules

Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Two (2) years of manufacturing experience preferred

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical e