Quality Assurance Technician - Spokane, WA

Job Description

Quality Assurance Technician - Spokane, WA

Job Duties:

• Perform bake tests on dry bakery mixes using mixers, donut fryer, proofing box, and oven.
• Perform analytical tests on wet bakery mixes using pH, water activity and Brix meters.
• Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis.
• Daily calibration of equipment with standards to insure equipment is reading accurately.
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies.
• Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas.
• Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
• Performs daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.

Education/Training Preferred: 2 or more years science degree

• Experience Preferred: Good attendance history. Excellent safety record and awareness.
• Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
• Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word) Experience with lab documentation.
• Baking experience is a plus.
• Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, water activity, Brix, etc.),
• Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.

Previous plant experience Job Requirements:

• Ability to work on multiple tasks, Ability to team build, Good organizational skills,
• Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities,
• Excellent communication skills, Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills,
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills,
• Accurate record-keeping skills, Attendance and punctuality,
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager- Paul Landeene   ​
Recruiter- Dolly Lamba 

 

City

Spokane

State

WA - Washington

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$41,600.00 - $71,000.00

The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.

Employees will also receive: a minimum of 64 hours of vacation per year, which will increase as years of servi