Food & Beverage

Lab Technician (Crew C) Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks, NDOnsiteFull Time$24–$24 /hrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

quality assurance
lab technician
sampling
product quality
basic math
lab equipment
computer systems
refrigerated environments
frozen environments
independent work

Nice to have

organized
efficient

Role summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician for their Grand Forks, ND facility. This role involves monitoring and testing product quality according to established procedures and specifications. Responsibilities include taking samples, performing tests, entering data into an inventory database, maintaining a safe work environment, and providing feedback on production issues. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, familiarity with lab equipment and computer systems, and the ability to work in refrigerated/frozen environments. Candidates must be organized, efficient, able to work independently, and capable of lifting 50 pounds.

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician will be responsible for ensuring product quality is monitored and tested in compliance with established procedures, specification and instructions. The individual in this position is responsible, but not limited to taking samples, and performing test as prescribed by procedure or specification, reporting to appropriate personnel on status of line operation, performing requested test and samples and recording information in logs and databases.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately completes quality grade using grading standards.
Accurately enters all product identity information for all product produced in an inventory database.
Performs requested tests and samples.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Provides prompt and timely feedback to appropriate personnel relative to production related problems (i.e. excessive defects, mislabeling, package quality issues, downtime and increased production etc).

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

Basic math skills. Use basis lab equipment.
Good knowledge of computer systems.
Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments.
Good communication skills. Needs to be organized, efficient, and have good time management skills.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Adheres to all standards, policies and systems as appropriate.

Other Information

Shift: 7pm - 7am "Pitman Shift Style"

Pay: $23.71 p/hr + Nights Differential

Job Requisition ID: 27381

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks

Country: United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**

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