Sample Taker - Seasonal

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative Of Florida; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is seeking a Seasonal Lab Sample Technician to collect, label, and deliver samples from multiple points in the mill for lab testing. You will maintain sampling equipment cleanliness and support safe, efficient laboratory operations in the Technical Department.

The role requires basic math skills and the ability to follow instructions, with potential for rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and maintain procedures.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Aufgaben

• Collects routine process and production samples from designated locations across facility levels.
• Labels and delivers samples to appropriate laboratory areas for analysis.
• Performs sample transfer and conditioning to support testing and process control.
• Maintains cleanliness of sampling tools, containers, and work areas.
• Assists with inventory of sampling supplies and related materials.
• Collaborates with team members and supervisors to achieve objectives.
• Uses PPE correctly and follows safety guidelines at all times.

Kenntnisse

Safety protocols

Mathematics

Instructions following

Teamwork

Attendance

Communication

Diversity awareness

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

• Job Location: BELLE GLADE, FL 33430
• Position Type: Seasonal
• Education Level: High School
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for collecting process and production samples from various designated sample collection points in the mill to be tested by lab personnel. Work involves proper handling, labeling, and delivery of samples, as well as maintaining cleanliness of sampling equipment and work areas to support safe and efficient laboratory operations in Technical Department.

Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions in this job description are intended only as an illustration of the various types of duties that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if work is similar or related to the job.

• Collects routine process and production samples on a scheduled basis from designated locations, including pipelines, tanks, mills, and centrifuge areas across multiple facility levels
• Obtains samples of cane juice, molasses, sugar, magma, bagasse, filter cake, condensate, mill waste, and related process streams in accordance with established sampling procedures
• Performs sample transfer, labeling, and delivery to appropriate laboratory areas to ensure timely and accurate analysis
• Conducts sample conditioning and composite sample collection as required to support laboratory testing and process control activities
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of sampling tools, containers, and work areas, including routine cleaning of sample receptacles
• Assists with maintaining inventory of sampling supplies, chemicals, and related materials needed for daily operations
• Works collaboratively with other team members and supervisors to achieve project goals
• Ensures the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Follows organizational safety guidelines and protocols, performs job functions in a safe manner, and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED;
• OR a combination of experience, certification, education and training that demonstrates expertise in the related areas.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual – English and Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, safety protocols and compliance standards related to a laboratory environment
• Skill in using mathematics required for the work
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and senior workers
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions in a safe manner
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining consistent performance and adherence to operational standards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular attendance to ensure efficient and effective performance of job duties

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS:

• Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
• Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.

COMPANY VISION:

SCGC’s vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others who are equally passionate.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is made up of primarily family-owned grower-members who cultivate sugarcane on over 75,000 acres of land, mainly in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Cooperative oversees the mechanical harvesting, processing, and marketing of raw sugar, molasses, and other by-products. With a workforce of over 500 employees, SCGC plays a key role in the sugarcane industry. Learn more at scgc.org.

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualifications: