Agricultural Inspector jobs in Lima, OH

No prior experience is required

Purpose of the position

Ag Laboratory FloaterTechnician will be responsible for taking delegated work by the manager and filling in on any position within the department that is needed.

Key responsibilities & duties

1. Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for all testing performed in the Ag Lab

2. Test and analyze samples to determine chemical content and other characteristics.

3. Document results of tests and analyses.

4. Practice safe laboratory practices and maintain a clean work environment.

5. Prepares chemical solutions for use in extracting and analysis of soils using standard operating procedures.

6. Completing assisgnments given by the manager accurately and efficiently.

7. Unpack samples when they are received and help others as time allows.

8. Acquire and maintain a reasonable understanding of workplace policies and procedures located in the Employee Handbook as well as Safety Plan.

9. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to help minimize equipment down time.

10. Record and analyze QC data so results are reported with the highest quality standards.

11. Inform manager of areas that needs more efficiencies or new equipment.

12. Log in samples and make sensible decisions based on sample type

13. Any duty or activity management deems necessary.

14. Archive reports daily and let manager know of any reporting issues

15. Evaluate SOP’s on a constant basis and make necessary changes.

16. Manage work flow when manager is out of the lab and report issues to Lab Director

Competencies

Problem solving, responds promptly to customer needs and meets commitments, maintains confidentiality, speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, writes clearly and informatively, presents numerical data effectively, able to read and interpret written information, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, treats people with respect, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values, follows policies and procedures, supports organization’s goals and values, displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision making process, prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality, meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner, strives to increase productivity, works quickly, observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly, adapts to changes in the work environment, able to deal with frequent change/delays/unexpected events, is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, asks for and offers help when needed, displays original thinking and creativity, and generates suggestions for improving work.

Academic & trades qualifications

A two or four-year degree is preferred. A High School diploma is required

Work experience & skills

Laboratory experience is preferred. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if needed. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of an organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Microsoft Office, including Excel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, or hear. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person