Rendering Lab Technician

JBS Foods; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, 6

401(k): company match after 1 year

Job summary

JBS Foods in Colorado is seeking a Lab Technician to collect and run tests ensuring co-products meet customer and regulatory specifications. Real-time lab results drive corrective actions. You will maintain meticulous documentation and housekeeping to support quality programs.

The role emphasizes organized work, independent performance, and adherence to safety, with 40+ hour weeks in lab and outdoor environments. Proficiency in MS Office and English is required.

Qualifications

• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Strong time management abilities.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• 70% Laboratory operation: sampling and analysis for quality.
• 15% Documentation, recordkeeping, and data analysis.
• 15% Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

English reading/writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description

General summary: Lab Technician

The Lab Technician is to colle ct and run laboratory tests to certify that co-products from the facility are compliant with all product specifications required by customers and different organizations. The Lab Technician is to report, prevent and/or correct any deviation from specifications on the different products by ensuring real time lab results.

The candidate must be well organized. Exceptional documentation, recordkeeping and housekeeping skills are required.

Position responsibilities

• 70 % Laboratory operation (sampling and analyzing) for quality
• 15 % Documentation, recordkeeping, data analysis
• 15% Any other duties as assigned

Work conditions

• Work 40+ hours per week in lab and outdoor environment, with flexibility to work outside normal business hours.
• Regular exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, machinery and vehicles.
• This position requires daily sample draws and work to be performed outside.

Requirements

• Good troubleshooting skills
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable working independently
• Attention to detail
• Must be proficient in computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must be able to read, write in English

Preferred qualifications

• Lab experience
• Environmental regulatory knowledge
• Mechanical skills

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 90 days of employment;
• Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• Base salary range of $27.50/Hourly
• 401(k): eligible after 1 year of employment including company match which begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE/Vet/Disabled