Lab Technician

• Pay Rate: $20/hour
• Shifts Available: 8 hour Rotating Swing Shift Days and Nights
• Temporary Contract position with Raise with potential for perm hire with ADM
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

ADM is a world leader in agriculture, providing food and nutrition for humans and animals across 6 continents.

Raise has partnered with ADM, and they are seeking to hire a Lab Technician in Decatur, Illinois.

It's your chance to join a global industry leader and make an impact. If you’re looking to advance your career, this is a great place to do it.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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 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 seamless transition between shifts.
• Must maintain lab cleanliness and keep track of inventory of product ingredients.
• High level of organization 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.

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 re-order 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, Associates 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, 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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At Raise, we exist to connect people like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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