Part Time Feed Mill Lab Technician - Hedrick IA

JOB DESCRIPTION FORM

Hourly Position

Our Mission 

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our foundation & our strength is in our values

DETERMINATION   |    SIMPLICITY   |   AVAILABILITY   |   HUMILITY   | SINCERITY   |  

| DISCIPLINE   |   OWNERSHIP | 

 Position Title: Feed Lab Tech – Part Time – Flexible schedule Monday – Friday.  Avg 28 [LB1] hours per week.   

Job Status: Hourly 

Starting Pay: $20.70 

Direct Reports: None

Reports Directly to: Swine Nutritionist 

Location: Hedrick, IA

 Purpose & Scope:  The role of Feed QA Lab Tech – part time is pivotal to ensuring that JBS Live Pork’s nutrition team can formulate and deliver quality diets to our pigs every day.  You will aid the full-time lab technician with the receiving, testing, and data entry for all complete feed and ingredient samples that are submitted to the lab.  Ensuring quick turnaround times and data accuracy is of the upmost importance as the information generated from the feed lab is used to drive daily decisions.                                                                                                                

Essential Functions:

• Conduct a range of tests (particle size, pellet durability, mycotoxin, and NIR) on feed and ingredient samples submitted to the lab
• Maintain accurate and error free data entry as the information generated directly influences real time nutrition decisions
• Assist full-time lab staff  in conducting feed and ingredient analysis, ensuring a seamless workflow and timely data analysis and entry
• Maintain a clean and organized lab that meets or exceeds JBS Live Pork’s standards.

Success Factors:

Success Factors for a Feed QA Lab Tech – part time includes a focus on precision, equipment proficiency, protocol adherence, efficient task management, teamwork, problem-solving ability, continuous improvement, meticulous documentation, a competitive mindset, and dedication to operational excellence. These factors are essential for ensuring both your individual performance and the JBS Live Pork nutritional services department is successful in delivering high-quality feed to our producers and pigs.                                           

Job Qualifications:

Required 

• Must be able to read/write English and authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Basic knowledge of math
• Knowledge of MS Office products including MS Excel
• Ability to follow written procedures and established testing methods
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Prior experience in production related work  
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel 
• 2- or 4-year College degree in Agriculture, the Sciences, or related fields  
• Lab experience 
• Feed Mill experience 

Working Conditions:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/move up to 50 lbs.
• The employee may be exposed to dusty conditions
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments
• The employee may be exposed to chemicals used in the process

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control ACT requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work 

EOE, including disability/vets