Operator, Laboratory Technician
1 month ago
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
**$ one time bonus**
The Operator is responsible for performing routine and non-routine sampling, inspecting, and analytical determinations.
This position reports to the Shift Supervisor.
This position is located in Aurora, North Carolina, USA and is not available for remote work.
What you will do:
- Oversee and perform daily activities such as collecting samples from satellite laboratories and plants, maintaining inventories of retained samples, logging samples into the Laboratory Management System (LIMS), performing analyses for the following work stations: Rock, Solids, Fertilizer, and Phos Acid
- Prepare all samples for laboratory analysis using accurate methods for mixing, blending, drying, and grinding
- Ensure laboratory goals are achieved during a 12-hour shift
- Perform all assigned process control analyses following a routine sample schedule and enters results into LIMS including using a variety of instrumentation and methods
- Respond to requests for priority analysis by logging samples and results into LIMS
- Lead 'best in class' behaviors with focus on food/animal food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance
- Monitor, support and enforce all of Nutrien's food safety processes and procedures including FSMA compliance, FSSC22000, other certifications and customer specific standards as identified in supporting documentation
- Produce analytical results for rock, solids, fertilizer, and Phos Acid stations to assist in quality control/assurance of company products and entering results into LIMS
- Analyze non-routine samples from customers, R&D, and special process projects
- Perform minor maintenance on various instrumentation including calibrating, troubleshooting, and changing out reagents
- Monitor quality assurance in the lab and reanalyzes questionable analytical results
- Perform statistical quality control charting (SQC)
- Maintain accurate data files and reports of analytical results in order to ensure the quality of company products
- Follow safety and environmental procedures
- Report all control analyses when LIMS is down
- Identify off-grade or abnormal shipments and control analyses and reports to the shift supervisor
- Store hazadous waste in compatible containers that are in good condition and located in designated accumulation areas
- Ensure storage containers are closed except when adding or removing waste
- Ensure containers do not overflow
- Ensure secondary containment is empty
- Transfer hazardous wastes to their designated satellite accumulation areas
What you will bring:
- High School diploma or equivalent is preferred
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics), is preferred
- Previous lab experience, is preferred
- Strong cognitive and interpersonal skills are beneficial for success in this role
- Initiative is an important work style and requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Learning the details in all aspects of Standard Operating Procedures, Methods, Safety, and Environmental procedures, production, and regulations are necessary to become a capable Operator I
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
- Math skills are very important in this role, the Operator I may need to manually calculate results to be reported to one or more customers
- The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien. Applicants must complete thistest and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents in order to be consideredeligible for employment with Nutrien
- The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to beconsidered eligible for employment with Nutrien
Compensation & Benefits:
$25.88 per hour (plus available overtime).
We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.
Eastern North Carolina is continually ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States-known for its expansive beaches, nationally ranked universities, mild climate (all four seasons), safe neighborhoods, affordable living, extensive outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Aurora, NC is within ease of commuting to surrounding urban areas. To the west is the Research Triangle Park which is surrounded by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. As a result, the east coast of NC offers residents a winning blend of down-home and uptown, of surf and sophistication that people love with extensive availability of outdoor activities (hunting/fishing/hiking/boating).
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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