Lab Technician (3rd shift)
- Pay Rate: $20/hour (on W2)
- Contract Length: 12 Months
- Work Schedule: 3rd Shift 8-hour shifts (Onsite)
Raise is currently hiring a Lab Technician (3rd shift) in Decatur, Illinois on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Job Summary:
- Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity.
- Collection of samples throughout the plant and delivery of samples to the Central Analytical Lab will be a requirement.
- Results analysis in a fast-paced environment as well as reporting deviations to operations is necessary to ensure the production of in-spec material.
- Must review and interpret shift notes and the addition of relevant lab findings.
- Must ensure equipment at critical control points in the process are in working condition on a regular basis. This requires frequent visits to the packaging line from the lab.
- Clear communication with fellow lab techs during shift change is necessary to ensure a seamless transition between shifts.
- Must maintain lab cleanliness and keep track of inventory of product ingredients.
- High level of organizational skills required to ensure samples are properly collected, labeled, and matched with accurate results.
All lab techs participate in production line cleaning procedures. Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
- Initial inspection of equipment for cleanliness.
- ATP swab collection and analysis.
- Communication with operations and sanitation personnel based on swab/inspection results for re-cleaning.
- Communication with quality personnel based on swab/inspection results for final pass of clean equipment.
- Swab results recording on equipment cleaning documentation.
- NO JEWELRY will be allowed in processing areas. This includes dermal piercings. FALSE FINGERNAILS and FALSE EYELASHES will also be prohibited. The only exceptions are plain wedding bands and medical alert jewelry.
- Work on holidays and weekends will be REQUIRED when the employees' scheduled days fall on those events. Employees may use vacation to take those days off provided they give advanced notice and ensure proper coverage.
- Employees may be required to work overtime during times of personnel shortages, vacations/absences, and/or plant events requiring additional quality-related assistance.
Essential Job Functions:
- Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position
- Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies
- Perform all required lab tests, adhering to documented laboratory procedures
- Physical testing of production samples
- Daily verification of lab instruments
- Recording, interpreting, and entering test results using a computerized data system
- Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary
- Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to reorder such supplies
- Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to ensure that all products are within specification
- Handle various chemicals in different containers in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer
Job Qualifications:
- Must be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic
- Must be able to write clearly
- Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner
- Must be able to work on multiple tasks and remain organized
- Must be able to work on a team
- Must have a willingness to learn
- Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
- Participates actively in training
- Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
- Practices proper personal hygiene
- High School Diploma or GED required; associate's in an applied science preferred
- Preferred analytical laboratory experience
- Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e., use of “point and click” programs, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and OneNote), and different software programs for the instruments.
- Understands that accidents are preventable, and that safety is everyone’s responsibility
- Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero-injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
- Must be capable of working from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly (ex. Moving a gas cylinder)
- Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
- Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Working Conditions:
- Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
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