Sampling Support Technician

We're hiring a Sampling Support Technician on 1st shift 8a-5p for a large food/beverage manufacturer headquartered in Louisville, KY.  This is a DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY. 
Pay is $40K-$45K.
Benefits of the Sampling Support Technician Medical, Dental, Vision 14 Paid Holidays Vacation 401K Paid Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Medical Tuition Assistance Summary: Ensure that our customers receive requested samples of our products. Also, this position will help support the needs of the applications teams and internal and external projects and sampling.
Accurately fulfill sampling requests from the sampling request system. Maintain shipping policies and procedures for both internal and external customers, including any necessary samples, paperwork, etc. and documenting these in the internal system. Follow up with customers, sales team members, etc, as needed. Manage samples inventory to ensure availability of fresh product from designated plant locations Communicate with sales, technical, production, and supply chain regularly about sampling, inventory, etc as needed Retain documentation for all critical raw materials and finished goods received Maintain and calibrate lab equipment as necessary Maintain lab supplies inventory Run routine analytical tests and interpret the results based on the designated SOPs Operate pilot plant and lab equipment to support the Applications team, as needed Follow and establish company safe operating procedures Clean and sanitize the pilot plant and sampling area, as needed Other duties as assigned
Associate Degree
2-3 years