Rough Rice Lab Tech - Seasonal

Jimmy Jazz; Richvale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lundberg Family Farms is seeking a seasonal Rough Rice Lab QA Technician in California to ensure grain quality from harvest through drying. The role involves sample grading, evaluations, and inspections of raw materials and equipment, with work spanning inside and outside environments during harvest season.

The season starts mid-September and runs into November, potentially varying with harvest. Casual employment with base pay described, requiring basic Office skills and a HS diploma.

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

• Perform grain quality sampling and evaluations.
• Interface with growers, dryer, and mill personnel.
• Maintain harvest database and have a working knowledge of GrainSmart database.
• Probe and inspect paddy rice delivered to Lundberg Family Farms Drying & Storage.
• Grade grains and maintain relevant training.
• Probe and inspect paddy rice shipped from Drying and Storage to Mill.
• Maintain harvest samples and product retains for quality analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Job description

• Base Pay $20.56 / Hour
• Employee Type Casual

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 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.