Quality Technician - Fort Collins, CO

Archer Daniels Midland•Fort Collins, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Technician – Fort Collins, CO This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Day Shift – Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4pm Job Summary Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity as well as gather sample retains and communicate with different departments via email and Microsoft Teams. Track results in spreadsheets and LIMS.

Requirements

Basic awareness of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and aseptic technique is a plus
Must be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic
Must be able to write clearly
Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner
Must be able to work on multiple tasks and remain organized
Must be able to work on a team
Must have a willingness to learn
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
Participates actively in training
Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
Practices proper personal hygiene
High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred
Preferred analytical laboratory experience
Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of “point and click” programs, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote), and different software programs for the instruments.
Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility
Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
Must be able to multi-task and follow instructions
Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly (ex. Moving a gas cylinder or sampling products for analysis)
Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
Must be willing to work overtime if needed

Responsibilities

Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary
Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to insure that all products are within specification
Handle various chemicals in different containers in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer
Set up and perform environmental monitoring testing weekly
Perform microbiological analysis using Neogen/3M Petrifilm
Set up and run various analytical tests including Soxhlet extractions
Physical testing of production samples
Daily verification of lab instruments
Operate laboratory instrumentation for the following analyses: High pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Gas Chromatography (GC) Moisture Water Activity Density pH Turbidity
Communicate with Operations, R&D, Sales, and Quality when any issues arise with the products
Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position
Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies
Perform all required lab tests adhering to documented laboratory procedures
Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility
Prompt attendance and willing to work the assigned schedule is a must
Must rely on a team oriented approach to handling duties, good communication skills, differentiate items out of specifications, correlate numbers between different processes, able to work independent in accomplishing sampling and testing
Recording, interpreting, and entering test results using a computerized data system

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.