Experienced Lab Technician Level II - 2nd and 3rd shift

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company.  Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience.  Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.  At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. 

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

Analyze a variety of oil samples.  This includes:  Any combination of forty analytical tests on income crude oil samples; Samples from various points in the oil process; finished storage samples; and samples from tank trucks being shipped to customers.

Responsibilities:

1.    Communicate test results to facilitator when test indicates corrective action is necessary.
2.    Prioritize oil samples as they arrive in the laboratory.
3.    Complete truck paperwork so shipments can depart in a timely manner.
4.    Record data in the appropriate written logs from a permanent record and as insurance against lost computer records.
5.    Enter test results into an automated Quality Control Database for each sample tested.
6.    Packaging line quality assurance.
7.    Finished product and incoming material testing.
8.    Storage of production retains.
9.    Communicate with supervisor/lead person of laboratory results.
10.  Learn operating procedures for new testing equipment as it is introduced to the lab.
11.  Develop a thorough enough understanding of laboratory processes to be able to contribute insightful methods for streamlining processes.

Second Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm.  Third shift: 10:30pm - 6:30am.  Weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent required

Related Experience:  Three (3) years previous laboratory experience preferred

Equipment/Software Skills: Basic data entry skills required

Competencies:

1. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, Gather and analyzes information skillfully

2. Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, Pursues training and development opportunities, Shares expertise with others

3. Initiative – Volunteers readily, Seeks increased responsibilities, Asks for and offers help when needed

4. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.  Applies feedback to improve performance

Additional Information

Wage: $25.00/hr

Physical:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and stand.   The employee will also be required to use hands, arms and fingers. The physical requirements are they must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.

Sensory:  Visual, speaking, and touch is essential.  Must taste and smell oil samples.

Mental/Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However