Lab Technician Job at Perdue Farms, Bowersville, GA

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  • Perdue Farms
  • Bowersville, GA

Job Description

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness has an opening for a  Lab   Technician  at our  Bowersville, GA facility This position will be responsible for performing To perform quality control analyses of crude and refined oil products. To document analytical results and prepares reports for distribution. This role will be working a 12 hour rotating shift. 

 

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collect, log, and file oil samples for quality control checks.
  • Perform quality control analyses in accordance with plant or customer specifications.
  • Perform laboratory housekeeping duties to include washing glassware, cleaning floors and cabinets, and emptying trash containers.
  • Learn to calibrate and perform simple maintenance on laboratory instruments.
  • Operate quality control instruments.
  • Learn specialized quality control tests to include AOCS methods.
  • Perform all work within safety guidelines established by local, state and federal agencies as well as company policies.
  • Perform other tasks assigned.

Minimum Education

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Reading, writing and math skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills 
  • Bachelor's degree in Natural Science discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.) preferred.

Experience Requirements

  • 2-4 years of related professional experience
  • Knowledge of quality control
  • Knowledge of chemistry

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Able to move freely throughout the Quality Control Laboratory and Soy Crush facility to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), carrying equipment or samples (0-50 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment.

 

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Rotating shift,

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