Quality Technician - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Quality Technician Your role: As Quality Technician, you will be responsible for accurate performance and communication of all laboratory tests to determine wheat/flour quality and verify finished product meets customer, regulatory and Ardent Mills requirements. You will also maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure accuracy of testing; actively participate in Food Safety audits and inspections and follow up and implementation of corrective action. To succeed, you must be able to: Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day Serve others with understanding, respect, and care Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency Deal with and drive change Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Basic skills with computer applications, to include Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn and use new computer programs
- Familiarity with lab environment or knowledge of lab techniques
- Must be able to read, interpret instruction and technology and communicate effectively in English
- Willing to get cross-trained in at least one other position for development within the facility and to provide any relief duties as needed.
- Must be willing to work alongside your team including long days, on rotating or varying shifts (days, evenings, and nights) as well as overtime, weekend or holiday work
- Must be authorized to work in the Unites states without sponsorship now and in the future
- Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check
- Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
- Participated or supported with GMP for 3rd party audit
- Knowledge of food safety requirements (PRP’s, HACCP, PCQI certification)
- Flour or food production quality experience
Responsibilities
- Perform wheat/flour quality analysis in all areas within required parameters of certification program and customer specifications
- Proficiently perform analytical laboratory techniques using basic lab tools
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration on the machines
- Communicate results to customers using appropriate computer software
- Data entry for paperwork generation and record keeping
- Acting as a front-line leader, positively influencing operator behavior and reporting and acting on quality and food safety concerns
- Provide back-up to Quality Manager and lab team
- Assist with food safety inspections and audits
- Any other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
- Life and Disability Programs
- Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
- Retirement Savings with Company Match
- Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
