Lab Technician-Temporary

Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.

We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Department : Quality

Hours : 20-24 Day Shift

Pay : $20.40

Job Summary

Performs standardized qualitative and quantitative assays to identify physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products and other samples. Conducts standardized tests on food to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content. Performs laboratory preparation activities and analyses to provide useful, accurate technical information to necessary team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives, logs, and stores laboratory samples.
• Prepares standard solutions and reagents for use in microbiological / chemical testing.
• Maintain stock of lab materials.
• Performs routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Performs regular verification / calibration of lab equipment.
• Monitors product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Assesses product to ensure specifications are met and to detect potential problems. This may include tasting, smelling or visual inspection.
• Performs chemical, physical, and / or microbiological analyses of food ingredients, raw and finished food samples, feed, and / or environmental samples using established methods and procedures.
• Carries out routine laboratory functions, such as sample disposal, equipment checks, cleaning, etc.
• Enters sample and test data into computer databases to ensure products are meeting published customer service standards.

Records and compiles test results and prepares graphs, charts, and reports. 12. Collects samples as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies :

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Detail oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy in data entry

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in food manufacturing

Physical Demands

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug / Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.