What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Lab Technician-3rd shift position at Furmano Foods?
At Furmano Foods, you’re joining a values-driven company with a purpose far greater than profit. Since 1921, we’ve stayed true to our farm, faith, and family roots—nourishing our customers, team members, partners, the land, and the future. We take pride in crafting quality, shelf-stable foods including beans, tomatoes, ancient grains, and vegetables for retail and foodservice markets nationwide. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dedication to sustainability, we offer team members the opportunity to make a lasting impact while upholding a legacy of quality, service, and stewardship.
If you’re looking for a workplace that values its people and promotes a strong sense of purpose, we’d love to have you join our team! Check out our available opportunity below.
QUALITY ASSURANCE LAB TECHNICIAN
Responsibilities:
1. The grading of finished product, following USDA standards or customer specifications whichever apply. Communicate with proper personnel if product does not meet spec.
2. Grading of raw materials, dry beans, sweeteners, vinegar, etc.. Communicate with proper personnel if product does not meet spec.
3. In process grading of different products, i.e. green beans, bean salad, tomato products, dry beans, etc. Communicate with proper personnel if product does not meet spec.
4. Grading of Co- pack products, communicate with proper personnel if product does not meet spec.
5. Calibration of lab equipment.
6. Canning of dry bean samples and dry bean shipments.
7. Help with product cuttings.
8. Maintain cleanliness in work area and lab.
9. Other functions that may be required by Supervisor.
10. Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by acting professionally, communicating, and helping co-workers.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Must be able to follow directions.
2. Must be cooperative and maintain a team spirit.
3. Basic knowledge of Mathematics necessary
4. Must be able to be trained on the different lab equipment.
5. Sensory skills – a plus
6. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with personnel on the floor as well as Supervision.
7. Must be meticulous and detail oriented.
Physical Requirements:
Body Movements – the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:
Ø Occasional - 1/3 or less
Ø Frequent – 1/3 to 2/3
Ø Continuous – 2/3 or more
Standing: Frequent
Walking: Occasional
Sitting: Occasional
Lifting: Occasional
Carrying: Occasional
Climbing: Occasional
Climbing Stairs: Occasional
Climbing ladders: NA
Crawling: NA
Working in kneeling position: NA
Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Minimal
Twisting and Turning: Frequent
Reaching: Occasional to frequent
Bending: Occasional
Driving: NA
Pushing and Pulling: Occasional
Hand Movement: Manual dexterity
Ø Simple grasping: Frequent
Ø Fine manipulation: Frequent
Operating Equipment: Frequent- lab equipment
Position Requirements: NA
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned by the manager of this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $20.84 per hour
Earn Bonus Incentives:
- 2nd/3rd Shift Differential -$1.00 per hour
- Attendance Bonus -$0.50 per hour
- 1st Pass Quality Bonus-$0.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Profit Sharing
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Onsite Nurse
- Corporate Chaplain
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift, however, you may need to work extended hours / Overtime based on needs of the business
- 3rd Shift-night shift 11pm-7am
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime available
- Weekend availability-Saturdays mandatory during our busy season.
Work setting:
In-person
Climate controlled environment
Application Question(s):
After reviewing the position requirements, do you meet these requirements?
Are you willing to complete a pre-employment drug screen?
Lab experience preferred.
Behaviors Preferred:
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred:
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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