Lab Technician

A Day in the Life:

Bunge in Council Bluffs is a soybean crush and refining operation.  The Lab Technician will work to ensure that quality specifications are met. 

Position Details:

This role will work a 12 hour shift, 7-7.  This is a rotating schedule & will work day & night shift. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Actively participate in our Employee Safety Involvement plan
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees
• Perform all applicable analytical tests on raw ingredients, in-process, and finished products
• Perform data entry of analysis into various QA databases
• Assist in identifying and managing HOLD products
• Identify quality and procedure deviations; effectively report such deviations and provide accurate information in a timely manner and as needed
• Prepare testing solutions, equipment calibrations, general maintenance and upkeep of laboratory
• Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve the site's food safety management system; and comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Perform duties as assigned

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED Required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in processing or manufacturing environment
• Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred
• General knowledge of production processes, food lab instrumentation, and laboratory test methods preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.  Sound decision and teamwork skills are essential. Detail oriented a must!
• Computer skills, including experience with Word and Excel is preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills are a must
• Ability to follow written procedures and established test methods
• Must be able to proficiently read and write in English for the purposes of record keeping and safety and quality training processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform office and data entry work

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.  Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• • Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
  • Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
  • Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

Benefits:

• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
• Time Off – Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Less than 1 year: 10 days
  • 1 – 4 years: 12 days
  • 5 – 14 years: 17 days
  • 15-19 years: 22 days
  • 20+ years: 25 days

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 8-hour shift

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled