Sample Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Sample Technician will be responsible for all sample requests and coordinate with the product development, production and shipping departments to fulfil all sample requests. The candidate will work on the production floor to obtain samples. They will maintain stock inventory for samples. Track inventory change, research problems with inventory and report concerns to appropriate department. The Sample Technician will be exposed to dusty and loud conditions at times so PPE is a requirement.

• Fulfilling sample requests by coordinating with various departments to obtain samples
• Tracking relevant information related to requests, sample development & shipment on a computer
• Obtaining samples on the production floor
• Maintain stock inventory of samples
• Works with management to dispose of obsolete, damaged, hazardous and expired material
• Verifies clerical computations against physical count of stock and adjusts errors in computation or count and investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies
• Prints Work Orders and attachments
• Issues Materials to Work Orders
• Closes Work Orders
• Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
• Provides support for all safety and environmental initiatives
• Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions
• Demonstrates management’s commitment to safety

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Similar or related experience desired: 1-2 years manufacturing experience, understanding of GMP, preferable manufacturing/warehouse experience, ability to learn operations procedures

• Forklift/Material Handling, Inventory Control
• Attention to detail
• Basic math and computer skills
• Bench laboratory skills, ability to read, analyze and interpret formulas and results
• ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

• Work is performing in the plant field and may require the use of protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, self-contained breathing apparatus: 66-100%
• Frequent lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), squatting, climbing, standing, bending, walking, and operating mobile equipment
• Seldom work in temperature change (Ranges from 70 to ambient) and office work
• Rarely operating heavy equipment

• Day shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

The actual wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.  

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.