JBT Corporation

Overview:

About the Job

This is where you come in! JBT Diversified Food & Health is a prime solutions and equipment provider within the fruit and vegetable industry segment. From preparation to preservation, conveying and packaging, our comprehensive range of technologies captures the freshness, taste, texture, appearance and nutritional value of fresh and processed fruit and vegetable products, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a
Seasonal Lab Technician to join our team.

We are a leading global technology and solutions provider to high-value segments of the industrial food, beverage, and aviation support industries.

Wow. That sounds a little confusing, right? It’s actually pretty simple. We make equipment. We install it in our customers’ plants, and we make sure it works well, and keeps working well for many years to come. And we’re darn good at it!

The products we make are heavy industrial equipment, like juice extractors, filling machines, high pressure processors, sterilizers, tanks and vessels, and many more. We have manufacturing facilities in several locations in the United States and around the world.

Responsibilities:

This position will work in our customer facility located in Delano, CA
This is a seasonal position based on the schedule of our customer, typically operating from October to June
Posses the ability to work in a laboratory environment
Conduct residue testing
Complete regular reporting
Maintenance functions necessary to operate the residue program
Develop effective relationships with packinghouse personnel and postharvest team
Work with Technical Service to ensure fruit samples are received per schedule
Posses the ability to work in a lab environment

Qualifications:

Requirements:

Mandatory:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience working in a laboratory
Muct have computer skills (able to use email, Microsoft Word & Excel)

Comfortable working with chemicals

Willing to work overtime including weekends as required

Conscientious and self-motivated: able to work without direct supervision
Must be able to read and adhere to procedures and policies

Preferred Requirements:

Associate’s Degree in a scientific field
Citrus processing experience
Vegetable and other fruit experience
Good basic laboratory skills (pipetting, measuring techniques, reagent preparation)
Experience with residue testing and reporting
Experience working with laboratory equipment
Experience with proper disposal of laboratory chemical and reagents

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically capable of:

Working 8+ hours per day, up to 7 days per week for extended periods during the processing season
Working around moving industrial machinery and exposure to machinery noise, chemicals, and fumes from associated products
Lifting, pushing, pulling an average maximum weight of 50 lbs.
Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing, squatting and stepping up/down from material handling equipment
Working in moderate cold to extreme heat
Using hand tools

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying. To find information on agencies throughout the United States, please go to www.careeronestop.org

You may also call Susan Cotton at
844-286-4524 if your disability or impairment prevents you from applying online. NOTE: Do not use this number unless you need assistance because of a disability or impairment. The personnel attending this phone line will not be able to give you a status update regarding your application and will not be the individuals making a decision regarding your employment.

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