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Lab Technician

FITCO

Want to join a team where you can demonstrate your leadership and help drive new growth? Food Safety HACCP Technician Starting Pay Rate $22.42/hr Raises each 6 months to $25.63/hr in 24 months

Responsibilities

  • Work schedule is night shift - 6pm-6:15am 7 days on/7 days off, must work alternating weekends 200% match on 1st 3% of 401k BCBS of AL benefits package eligible on day one The HACCP Laboratory Technician is responsible for the following: Perform all HACCP program related tasks.
  • These include but are not limited to the following: (1) Critical Control Point auditing, monitoring, verifying, and documentation.
  • (2) Completing, reviewing, and filing of all associated documentation.
  • (3) Conducting HACCP related system and equipment calibrations/verifications.
  • Offer assistance to Chemistry Lab and Micro Lab as needed.
  • Enter data accurately and timely on all documentation and systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • (4) Maintain an acceptable knowledge level of the FITCO HACCP plans and all supporting programs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively across departmental lines including working with USDA personnel.
  • Have and maintain the ability to work in extreme temperatures hot and cold conditions and in high or confined areas for extended periods of time.
  • Candidates with the following education and/or experience will be considered in the following descending order: BS degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology preferred
  • Candidates currently enrolled in college and working towards a BS degree in the fields above with hours exceeding an Associate Degree.
  • Associate Degree in Chemistry, Food Science/Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT ASCP certification required).
  • At least 4 college verifiable level courses (C average or better) in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology.
  • Experience in a food industry laboratory or medical laboratory (not class work related).
  • LIMS system experience a plus.
  • Understand and perform HACCP data, chemistry and microbiology analysis.
  • basic, algebraic, and formulas.
  • Taking care of business starts with taking care of our associates!

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