Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Gainesville, Georgia

Description

Laboratory Technician   At Pilgrim’s ,  Safety Is   A   Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.     Pilgrim’s   is seeking a lab technician , u nder general supervision performs a variety of routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance. Duties usually consist of making measurements, performing several routine quantitative and qualitative chemical analytical tests, performing routine calculations and determinations on tests, and evaluating physical characteristics. Uses standard laboratory glassware and equipment or one or two complex pieces of equipment.     Essential Duties & Responsibilities   Performs laboratory work acc ording to prescribed standards Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition Sets up, adjusts, and operates labora tory equipment and instruments Analyzes samples. Performs laboratory tests acc ording to prescribed standards Tests for nutritional    properties of feed and ingredients and pesticides Tests samples to verify conformity to specif ications. Records test results Cleans laboratory equipment. Calibrates laboratory instruments Assists with the preparation of chemical solutions according to standard formulas Safe   chemical handling Move chemicals and transport them to outside chemical storage building Sample preparation involving grinding of sample May require availability o utside of normal business hours What   You’ll   Need          Education:   High School Diploma/GED.

1 or more years of   previous   experience Skills:   Effective communication both orally and in writing M ust have basic computer knowledge, ability to manage multiple priorities, good math   skills.   Why Work for Pilgrim’s ?          Schedule:   Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;          Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after   60 days   of employment;          Paid Time Off:   Sick leave, vacation, company   observed   holidays or, any other statutorily   required   paid leave;          401(k):   Company   match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;          Base salary   range of   $18. 40 per/hour        Career Development:   Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;     Better Futures     The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To   assist   in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s   operates   protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K,   the Republic of Ireland   and continental Europe.

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.       Our core values   are:   Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity       EOE, including disability/vets     Unsolicited Assistance:   JBS and its