Lab Technician II (Inspector)

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, the Lab Technician II (Inspector) will be responsible for Sampling and testing all finished products to ensure they meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate will be involved in all aspects of product testing, environmental testing, data entry, test results verification, usage decisions and document retention.

Position Responsibilities

• Testing all finished products to ensure they meet customer specifications for the following: Defects, Moisture Analysis, Bulk Index, Sieve Tests, Dryer Moisture, Color Analysis.
• Preparing finished product for microbiological testing to an outside laboratory.
• Must be able to take immediate corrective action when necessary (identifying and tagging defective product).
• Record keeping.
• Data entry from test results in the computer.
• Will work directly under the QA Work Leader.
• Other duties deemed necessary by the QA Manager or the QA Lead Person
• Wear and use all assigned personal protective equipment and wear appropriate work shoes (gloves, eye protection, ear plugs and steel toe footwear/nonslip).
• This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Must be accountable and reliable with a good work ethic.
• Must be able to acceptably communicate in the English language.
• Ability to learn to use lab equipment including scales, UNITY (moisture analyzer).
• Good basic math skills.
• Must work well with others.
• Able to work overtime if needed.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends.
• Able to read, comprehend and work from verbal and written communications.
• Good people skills.
• Neat and orderly.
• Good attendance and work record a must.
• Self-starter.
• Must have strong computer skills, experience with SAP preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work alone with minimal supervision.
  
  

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@olamnet.com

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.