RCMA Agricultural Storage Ltd provide seamless supply-chain integration for our customers from combine to the end user through our strategically positioned grain storage facility in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our diverse team as a Lab Technician for our Stratford upon Avon site. Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the successful applicant will assist with the smooth running of the Lab, ensuring incoming and out-loading vehicles are weighed in and out, tested and recorded correctly.
The Individual
Must be a team player, personable and a great communicator. Happy to work a team that has a strong health and safety culture. Among other attributes, the ideal candidate will have a positive and flexible attitude towards their work, be highly motivated and have high levels of attention to detail.
- Helping to coordinate the weighing of incoming and out-loading vehicles.
- Testing a variety of different arable crops and recording results correctly and clearly both electronically and as paper records.
- Tasks as directed by Laboratory Supervisor.
- Working as part of a team, under pressure to a deadline.
- Gathering accurate information on crop grades, specifications etc.
- Helping to check driver s paperwork to ensure they are sent to the correct intake pit or bulk tank on site.
- Adhere to TASCC code of practice for the Testing of combinable crops and animal feeds by accurately testing the grain and following set procedures.
- Helping to monitor Critical Control Points within the RCMA HACCP system
- To take responsibility for positive release of product to consumer.
Requirements
Essential
- A can do and positive attitude towards all work and challenges.
- Ability to constantly work towards and meet deadlines.
- A flexible approach and willingness to undertake extra hours during busy periods.
- High level of pride and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team player.
- Able to work well under pressure.
Desirable
- Previous agricultural experience
- HACCP Awareness.
- Knowledge of TASCC/BRC guidelines. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
Due to the location you must have your own transport.