Laboratory Technician Dept. 30 - 1st Shift - Heavener (20400113)

Bachoco USA produces the highest quality chicken products for the U.S. market. Currently, the Bachoco USA family includes more than 4,000 team members who are dedicated to consistently producing high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world.

MONDAY - FRIDAY - SOME SATURDAYS

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (HOURS MAY VARY)

**At least 2 years of college in a science related field or clinical field equivalent (substitute with appropriate work experience). Have an understanding of Food Safety.

**Must qualify for company driver's program

Bachoco OK Foods offers competitive wages and benefits to include but not limited to:

Start rate based on previous experience.

$1/hour weekly attendance incentive.

$1/hour night shift premium (Only for 2nd & 3rd Shift Positions).

Pay Increases at 30- & 90-Days.

30-Day job shadowing and mentorship program.

Outstanding Benefits (401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more).

7 Paid holidays.

Vacation after 90-days.

2 Personal days/year after 90-days.

Health Clinics.

Summary    Performs daily lab duties and assists Lab Tech II and Lab Tech III with special projects and routine lab analyses.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Bacteriological media preparation.

Clean, maintain, and organize glassware and plasticware.

Proper collection and preparation of samples for physical, microbiology, and/or chemistry analyses.

Perform bench top microbiology and/or chemistry analyses with proper supervision.

Responsible for any and all directions from senior management.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies                                                   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

At least 2 years of college in a science related field or clinical field equivalent (substitute with appropriate work experience). Have an understanding of Food Safety.

Language Skills                                                

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of metric weights.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities                                             

Must be able to read and write English. Must be computer literate.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne bacteria (pathogens); extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and flammables. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

*Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Bachoco USA.