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Specialty Trade Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG193925SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Specialty Trade Technician
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience ($53,000 - $58,000)
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Job Location Kannapolis, NC
Department NC Food Innovation Lab
About the Department
The North Carolina Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) is a state-of-the-art facility assisting food companies and entrepreneurs in creating plant-based foods located on the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC. The NC Research Campus was created to have all aspects of human health and nutrition in one place complimented by multiple state and private entities providing academic and research resources to promote human health.
Essential Job Duties
Program support for NCFIL and the Innovation Lab’s activities with food companies and entrepreneurs. The successful candidate is expected to support all pilot plant production activities including equipment maintenance, warehouse management, ordering, shipping of materials or equipment. This position will also support routine and non-routine analytical testing.

This position is based in Kannapolis, NC.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
  •  Ability to work independently and as a team player.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preferred knowledge of FSMA requirements, inventory control and market analysis.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 04/03/2024
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 04/10/2024
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions
Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Position Details

Position Number 00110745
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Specialty Trades Technician
Position Classification Band Level Journey
Position Classification Salary Range $ 33,540 - $ 86,240
Salary Grade Equivalency GN10
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 110309 - NC Food Innovation Lab
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU website
    • Craigslist
    • Indeed.com
    • Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
    • NC Works
    • Dress for Success
    • Technical/Trade School Program
    • Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
    • Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
    • Other
    • Monster.com
    • Other online job board
    • NCSU employee referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Specialty Trades Technician position.
    • High school diploma/GED and two years of experience in the field of work related to the position's role
    • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a related field
    • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in unrelated field and at least two years of experience in the field of work related to the position's role
    • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least two years of experience in the field of work related to the position's role (ex: 1 year towards a related degree and 1 year of related experience)
    • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal at least 6 years of experience in field of work related to the position's role (ex. 1 year of high school and 5 years of related experience)
    • None of the above
  4. * Briefly please explain your experience and knowledge of FSMA requirements, inventory control, and market analysis.

    (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents