Lab Technician Who we are: Frulact is an international business group, founded in Oporto in 1987. Currently, we are positioned as a top-ranked innovative player in the supply of added-value ingredients for the food and beverage industry, focusing on fruit preparations, plant-based dairy alternatives, liquid flavours, and other specialty ingredients. For more information about us, please click the link below: https://frulact.com

Position Type:

Full Time Benefits with

Frulact:

• Hourly Rate $22-24 Internal career/growth opportunities Health Benefits
• Employee Premiums paid by the company Dental
• Employee and Family Premiums paid by the company Vision
• Employee and Family Premiums paid by the company 401K Match
• Up to a 4% match, 100% vested PTO Accrual All PPE is provided Inclusive environment

Responsibilities:

Preparing Batches Determine the quantities of raw materials to be used; Coordinating with plant personnel to obtain sufficient trial quantities of raw materials Fill in the test sheets for the Raw Material batch codes and the respective entry form; Ensure that the raw materials are weighed accurately; Processing raw materials when necessary; Ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness of the equipment used; Packing the processed fruit and storing the remaining fruit; Preparing the weighing of fruit for formulas when necessary. Cooking Batches Carrying out the formula according to the parameters and procedures defined in the technical sheet, and keeping records; Checking the defined specifications: brix; pH; consistency; etc., in accordance with the implemented procedures; Compare (when necessary) with existing samples (fridge/freezer); Label the packages and pack the products; Applying the preparation to the respective base for organoleptic testing; Testing new flavors and colors; Entering all critical information into the different systems.

Other responsibilities:

Analyzing alternative raw materials; Checking other physical-chemical parameters: retention, aw, color, titratable acidity, etc.; according to the procedures implemented; Conducts long-term shelflife studies at the direction of project managers Preparing and carrying out triangle tests; Ensuring the maintenance of the laboratory's production archive; Dispatching samples approved for shipment; Ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness of the workplace; Ensuring that forms and checklists are filled in correctly, completely, accurately and legibly; Participating in general cleaning, organization and inventory.

Qualifications:

Technical certificate in chemistry or biology and/or experience in a related industry preferred 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred Experience working in a laboratory setting required Minimum 1-2 years experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, CCPs and Food Safety (e.g. BRC) required Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.; be able to stand, bend, lift, twist, and turn for extended periods of time Must be motivated, able to multi-task and problem solve, be task and detail oriented, and work effectively in a team environment Must be safety and quality conscious

Schedule:

8-hour shift Day shift Frulact is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Frulact not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin, military status. disability or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination To find out more about the processing of data in our recruitment process, see our Privacy Policy for Recruitment, available at: www.frulact.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Laboratory:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Logan, UT 84321 (Required)

Work Location:

In person