Field Technician, Jr.

Job Description
SUMMARY
The Field Technician, Junior is responsible for collecting samples, observation, and/or inspection of products or raw materials for laboratory analysis by performing the following duties.
 
REPORTING LINE
Directly reports to a Supervisor, Laboratory or a Manager, Field Services, or Laboratory, or Preparation
Dotted reporting line - none 
 
JOB FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•         Works under immediate supervision to perform job functions.
•         Collects samples as product and or raw materials that are being transferred to containers, vessels, barges, trucks, and/or rail. 
•         Ensures sample containers and all related paperwork are labeled with identifying data, location of sample, date, and time of collection.
•         Delivers sample to laboratory for analysis.
•         Performs preparation of samples, reduction and division of appropriate sizes.
•         Gathers samples at specified locations, states of processing and time interval.
•         Performs sample screening and/or other related physical tests.
•         Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
•         Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
•         Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
•         May also have Preparation or Laboratory responsibilities, as required by business needs.
•         Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
•         Performs other duties as assigned.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
•         Supervises others: No
•         Has hiring and terminating responsibilities: No
•         Number of employees directly reporting to this job: 0 Supervisory Employees, 0 Non-Supervisory Employees