Job Description
Job Description Lab Technician - Food Grade Grain Processing
Farmersville, IL
Full-Time
Competitive Pay + Benefits
Are you detail-oriented, quality-focused, and looking for a career in the food and agriculture industry? Join our team as a Lab Technician and play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of food-grade grain products used by customers across the country.
In this position, you'll work in both a laboratory and production environment, testing grain products to ensure they meet customer specifications and food safety standards. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and making an impact on product quality, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
✅ Collect grain samples from incoming trucks, storage bins, and production lines
✅ Perform quality tests including:
- Moisture analysis
- Protein testing
- Test weight evaluation
- Grain grading and inspection
- Foreign material and defect analysis
✅ Accurately record and report test results
✅ Monitor products to ensure they meet food-grade quality standards
✅ Assist with food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance programs
✅ Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
✅ Communicate quality concerns and results with operations and management teams
✅ Support continuous improvement and compliance initiatives
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous laboratory, manufacturing, agricultural, or quality assurance experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Basic computer and data entry skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to safety and quality
Work Environment
This role offers a combination of laboratory work and plant-floor activities. Candidates should be comfortable:
- Working around grain and agricultural products
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Lifting up to 50 pounds as needed
- Working in varying temperatures and environments
Why Join Us?
Stable, growing industry
Hands-on training provided
Opportunities for advancement
Competitive pay and benefits
Make a direct impact on food quality and safety
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality food-grade grain products to customers nationwide!
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PandoLogic. Keywords: Laboratory Technician, Location: Farmersville, IL - 62533 , PL: 604811317