Seasonal Lab Technician - Winnipeg, Canada - Cargill

Cargill

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Cargill we have a Culture of Safety, our goal is to return everyone safely back to their loved ones every day.

Reporting to the FSQR Specialist/Lab Supervisor, the seasonal lab assistant is accountable for efficient, accurate testing of grain samples, assisting the FSQR Grain Specialists and permanent Lab Technicians as per Cargill standards established to meet the requirements of Cargill customers, as well as regulatory mandates such as the Canada Grain Act during the harvest season.

This job requires to be exposed to grain dust which could cause allergic reactions.

Principal Accountabilities:

Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Testing of grain sample requests in an efficient, accurate, and consistent delivery period
Manage data produced in lab testing
Support and assist FSQR teams as required
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
Ability to lift weight up to 20 kilograms and stand for long periods
Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending and stooping
Must be able to read and write in English
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor degree related to the field of agriculture or science and/or a diploma demonstrating completion of a course of study related to laboratory testing, science, or agriculture
Experience working in the Canadian grain industry and/or working in a laboratory in a technical capacity
Working knowledge of the Canada Grain Act, Canadian Grain Commission standards and/or food processing experience
Able to work overtime
Able to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts

This is a Full - Time position is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba; however please expect to receive telephone calls from a Recruiter with a 204 area code.