What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Tech I - Columbus, NE position at Archer Daniels Midland?
Lab Tech I - Columbus NE
BASIC FUNCTION: Under limited supervision, conducts in-process and finished product testing on dry and liquid products to determine adherence to established specifications of quality and purity.
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BASIC FUNCTION: Under limited supervision, conducts in-process and finished product testing on dry and liquid products to determine adherence to established specifications of quality and purity.
Specific Job Duties:
- Performs daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned, including microbiological analysis.
- Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
- Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies processing departments of required adjustments to operating procedures.
- Understands most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality.
- Performs light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment.
- Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis.
- Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies.
- Continually compares equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to insure that all systems are operating accurately.
- Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas.
- Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
- Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
- Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
- Handles various chemicals in assorted containers in the manner outlined in the manufacturer’s chemical Material Safety Data Sheet.
- Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor.
- Recommends solutions to correct deficiencies or improve work and operational practices
- Participates actively in training.
- Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties.
- Practices proper personal hygiene.
- Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves.
- Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility.
- May perform reasonably similar or related duties.
REF:111464BR