Seed Quality Lab Technician

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods Corporation in Dayton, WA has an opening for a Full-time Seed Quality Lab Technician to join our team. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team - Apply now!

The Full-time Seed Quality Lab Technician, under the direction of the Quality Lab Manager, is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation, evaluation, and recording of quality tests. The position will assist in the management of laboratory quality processes and will be responsible for assisting with special tasks or processes within Quality Labs and communicating updates to the supervisor. Responsible for completion of all job assignments in accordance with established guidelines to meet quality, production, and safety goals. As well as having the ability to find, communicate and resolve problems. The expected compensation range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending upon skill & experience.

Responsibilities:

* Timely and accurate evaluation, and data management, of seed analysis data

* Collect truck samples during seed receiving

* Assist in the day-to-day coordination of lab tasks

* Apply scientific methods and techniques for analysis as directed by protocols and work instructions to deliver quality results

* Assist in research and development projects including validation of lab and IT changes, method/documentation, and implementation of technical protocols/work instructions

* Assist in the maintenance of the Quality Process Procedures within the seed labs

* Work independently within a team environment to ensure all testing is conducted according to safety policies, laboratory protocols, and regulatory agencies

* Utilize and improve laboratory automation platforms.

* Ensure equipment maintenance/calibration

* Alert supervisor of issues or discrepancies involving sample integrity, supply inventory, safety concerns, or analysis irregularities

* Responsible for maintaining compliance with prescribed Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) rules, practices, and guidelines

* Provide support on training of lab protocols to seasonal labor and other personnel

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* Able to critically analyze data and identify trends. Ability to think broadly and in terms of risk and impact

* Experience operating, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work as a team member and effectively communicate within a multicultural environment

* Detailed oriented with the ability to multitask in a high throughput environment

* This position may require a change in shifts as well as weekend and overtime work as required

Education:

* High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

* 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or seed environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to read, write and understand instructions and present information

* Ability to sit, stand, push/pull, bend, climb, twist/turn for periods of time

* Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination

* Physically able to lift 30 lbs. or more

* Works near moving machinery. Frequent standing and walking on concrete floors

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

* Bump hat, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, boots, and aprons. Other appropriate equipment when working with chemicals.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us atADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.