Lab Technician in Fernley, Nevada at Agru America Inc

Job Summary:

Lab Technician test materials before, during, and after production to measure the characteristics of materials and ensure that they confirm to the specifications of the product. They are responsible for inspecting and testing products for quality and accuracy.

What we offer:

· Medical coverage with BCBS.

· Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Principal.

· As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction.

· After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full-time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.

· The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.

.Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate, based on role and business need

· Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.

Job Summary:

Lab Technician test materials before, during, and after production to measure the characteristics of materials and ensure that they confirm to the specifications of the product. They are responsible for inspecting and testing products for quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Examines, measures, and tests the quality of products in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Utilize database to record measurements
• Label/package archived product or marketing samples
• If deficiencies found in products notification to supervisor or manager to be done in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Any other duties that the Company assigns as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High Attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Basic Mathematic and Unit conversion skills
• Computer literacy
• Written and verbal communication in English

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma / GED, required
• Prefer at least 1 year of Quality testing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing and grasping.
• Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment

AGRU AMERICA, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER