Lab Technician (Crew C) Grand Forks GF
J.R. Simplot Company
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Mar 13, 2026
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This position provides the actual product data used in making quality determination by performing various chemical and physical testing on in all areas. This position maintains accurate records of the testing in a manner consistent with safety, quality and production goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
- Attend and participate in all training activities for the position. Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
- Ensures sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility.
- Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Must be a team player and help to meet operational goals.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.
- Performs all such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Manager.
- Performs the sampling duties as outlined in the Quality Assurance Procedures.
- Understands and can perform general lab processes and procedures.
- Ensures the recording of information and test results are accurate, legible and entered into the appropriate location in a timely manner.
- Performs additional tasks as may be required by the Quality Assurance Manager/ Supervisor, Shift Manager or Quality Assurance Team Leader.
- Ensures work area and equipment are maintained and cleaned regularly with proper chemical handling and/or procedures.
Typical Education
| High school diploma or general education degree (GED) |
Relevant Experience
- Basic math skills.
- Use basis lab equipment.
- Good knowledge of computer systems.
- Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments.
- Good communication skills.
- Needs to be organized, efficient, and have good time management skills.
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Adheres to all standards, policies and systems as appropriate.
Job Requisition ID: 25387
Travel Required:
Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **
