Lab Operator

Riceland Overview

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the accurate probing and grading of all incoming rough rice trucks, in accordance with Riceland’s standards and state regulations. Also, input of the data from each truck into spreadsheets and our inventory systems, as well as communicating with the truck dump about proper binning and grades for each truck. This position is also responsible for learning the scale house paperwork for all trucks that get weighed in and out on that scale.

Job Duties

• Operate hydraulic vacuum probe to retrieve adequate samples from all incoming trucks for grading procedures, in accordance with Riceland standards, and state regulations.
• Grade all retrieved samples in accordance with Riceland standards and state regulations.
• Split down truck samples into composite lot samples and ship to appraisal office in a timely manner, using UPS system to generate shipping labels.
• After training, test for and receive certification for grading and inspection.
• Complete all proper paperwork regarding sampling process, including input into inventory systems and spreadsheets.
• Cooperate with incoming drivers and visitors in a professional manner.
• Generate and retrieve information from inventory systems.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and occasionally lift up to 100lbs with assistance.
• Possess the ability to distinguish between colors.
• Working at heights, in noisy, fast paced, dusty environments, with exposure to the elements.
• Occasionally on your feet for long periods of time.
• Complete SA logs as required.
• Learn and assist in all co-products and outgoing shipments paperwork.
• Send emails, and coordinate with all other department personnel
• Answer phone calls in a professional manner.
• Work in coordination with others well.
• Work independently well.
• Assist Dryer and Truck Dump as needed.
• A variety of light maintenance work and sanitation work will be required.
• Operates a forklift, front end loader, skid steer as needed.
• Operate scales, printers, grain elevators, conveyors, and bin gates.
• Read and reference daily instructions.
• Coordinate with supervision daily.
• Perform daily inspections of all equipment.
• Complete monthly safety training.
• Seasonally work long hours.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements High school diploma or GED, any previous sampling or grading experience preferred.

Company Benefits and Incentives

Medical insurance with low premium

Free dental with medical insurance enrollment

Vision insurance with low premiums

Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings

Voluntary term life (rates depend on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability.

Free short-term disability

Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents

Critical illness insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%

Paid training programs

PTO & Paid Holidays