Laboratory Technician - Hopkinsville, KY
Compensation:
- PTO available after 7 days.
- Overtime premiums paid over 40 hours worked in a week.
- Double time pay for time worked on Sundays.
- Bonus based on financial performance of the company.
Responsibilities:
To performing various lab tests on wheat, flour, bran, reddog, midds and germ using a prescribed methodology, and to ensure that a wheat quality product is provided for the customer(s) according to their specifications.
Qualifications:- The person must excel in respect, trust, and responsibility, striving for continuous improvement and committed to excellence.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with the ability to read, write and perform mathematics.
- Individual must be able to work independently, able to multitask, basic computer skills and have good communication skills.
- Successful experience in laboratory work in the area of food grade plant is preferred.
- Must have the ability to follow instructions outlined in the laboratory testing manual.
- A quality minded individual who can handle independent working with routine tasks and the ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability be on feet for extended periods.
- Must be able to utilize stairs.
- Additional educational opportunities and training will be provided.
Hours: 9:00pm-7:00am Monday night - Friday morning, with overtime and weekends as needed.
We offer competitive pay and benefits - group health insurance, life insurance, Dental/Optical Fund, PTO, Paid Paternity Leave, bonus program, retirement plan 401k/ESOP, uniforms & educational assistance.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or protected veteran status.