Rough Rice Lab Tech - Seasonal

Lundberg Family Farms; Richvale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lundberg Family Farms in California is seeking a seasonal Rough Rice Lab QA Technician to maintain grain quality from harvest through drying and quality analysis. You will handle sample grading, evaluations, and inspections of raw materials and equipment.

The season runs from mid-September to November with possible extension depending on harvest. Responsibilities include interfacing with growers, managing harvest data, grading rice, inspecting shipments, and maintaining accurate records; a basic

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Basic understanding of math and formula calculations used in spreadsheets.
• Ability to maintain accurate records/attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to draft internal communication in English.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Harvest Receiving: Interface with growers, dryer, and mill personnel; Maintain Harvest Database; inspect paddy rice delivered to Lundberg Drying & Storage; maintain harvest samples and product retains for quality analysis.
• Shipping: Grade grains and inspect paddy rice shipped from Drying and Storage to Mill; know stored grain pests.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Attention to detail

English drafting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Brief Description

As a seasonal Rough Rice Lab QA Technician maintains the highest level of grain quality at the dryer through harvest, drying and quality analysis. This position is responsible for sample grading, evaluations, various raw material, and equipment inspections as necessary.

Brief Description

As a seasonal Rough Rice Lab QA Technician maintains the highest level of grain quality at the dryer through harvest, drying and quality analysis. This position is responsible for sample grading, evaluations, various raw material, and equipment inspections as necessary.

The Season is anticipated to start Mid-September and run into November. Season may be shorter or longer depending upon harvest.

Key Responsibilities

Harvest Receiving

• Effectively interface with growers, dryer, and mill personnel.
• Maintain Harvest Database and have a working knowledge of DBC GrainSmart database.
• Probe and inspect paddy rice delivered to Lundberg Family Farms (LFF) Drying & Storage.
• Maintain harvest samples and product retains for quality analysis.

Shipping

• Grade grains and maintain relevant training.
• Probe and inspect paddy rice shipped from LFF Drying and Storage to Mill.
• Working knowledge of stored grain pests.

Requirements

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Basic understanding of math and formula calculations used in spreadsheets.
• Ability to maintain accurate records/attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to draft internal communication in English.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred

• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)/Pest Control practices.
• Knowledge of rice grading and storage procedures.

Work Environment

Work area includes an inside environment with moderate temperatures and moderate background noise as well as an outside environment with high and low temperatures, moderate background noise, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and mosquitoes.

Physical Requirements For Performing Essential Duties

Sitting/Standing/Walking: 40% of the time is spent sitting and the other 60% is spent standing and walking around work area.