USDA Lab Tech

Join the Pak as a USDA Lab Technician Location: Jacksonville, Florida Schedule: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Operations Manager Who We Are At FreezPak Logistics, we're a family-owned leader in cold storage and logistics, dedicated to delivering excellence in the warehousing, distribution, and management of perishable goods. Our mission is to ensure the highest standards of service, safety, and efficiency for our customers. With our state-of-the-art facilities and dynamic, innovative environment, we handle temperature-sensitive products with precision and care. Despite our rapid growth, we maintain a team-first culture rooted in trust, respect, and integrity. When you join the Pak, you're not just starting a job - you’re becoming part of a team that values your contributions, invests in your future, and empowers you to grow with us. Why Join the Pak?

• Grow With Us – Be part of a rapidly expanding company with opportunities for career advancement.
• Family Culture – Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where every team member matters.
• Innovation & Excellence – Help drive operational excellence through quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful Impact – Play a critical role in protecting the integrity and safety of America's food supply.

About the Role As a USDA Lab Technician, you will support USDA inspection activities by preparing products for inspection, maintaining laboratory and inspection areas, collecting and organizing samples, verifying documentation, and ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and company food safety standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help ensure products meet all regulatory requirements before shipment. What You'll Do

• Prepare products and documentation for USDA inspections.
• Receive, label, organize, and stage samples for inspection and laboratory testing.
• Verify product information, lot numbers, and documentation for accuracy.
• Assist USDA inspectors during product examinations and sampling procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and compliance documentation.
• Ensure USDA inspection rooms, laboratory equipment, and work areas are cleaned and sanitized before and after inspections.
• Monitor product temperatures and storage conditions to maintain product integrity.
• Identify and report damaged, contaminated, or non-compliant products.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to retrieve, move, and restage products for inspections.
• Assist with product holds, releases, and inventory reconciliation following inspections.
• Maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, SQF, GMP, and company food safety requirements.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support USDA compliance and warehouse operations.

What You Bring to the Pak Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing, laboratory operations, quality assurance, USDA inspection support, or cold storage logistics preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Laboratory Science, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• HACCP Certification
• GMP or SQF knowledge
• Food Safety training is a plus

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately complete documentation and maintain detailed records.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments with temperatures as low as -10°F.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements and work safely around warehouse equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE during inspections and laboratory activities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Support for work-life balance.
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your family.
• Career Growth – Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization.

Ready to Join the Pak? If you're looking for more than a job - if you want to build a career with a company that values quality, teamwork, and your professional growth - FreezPak is the place for you. Apply today and help us ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of the food supply while keeping the world moving. Equal Opportunity Employer FreezPak Logistics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every Pak member has the opportunity to succeed. Pay Range: $18 - $21per hour This pay range represents the Company’s good-faith estimate of the starting hourly compensation for this role at the time of posting. The actual rate will be determined based on a combination of factors including experience, qualifications, work location, and internal pay alignment, in accordance with applicable laws.