QC Technician - Colby, WI

Job Description

QC Technician - Colby, WI

General Requirements

• Follow time and attendance guidelines in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment and accept and follow directions.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to stand for long periods regularly throughout shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift and / or carry up to 55 pounds individually or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Capable of accurately operating a scale and various lab equipment safely, efficiently and accurately.
• Tolerant of seasonally very warm temperatures.

Occasi of shift       Regularly = 41-60% of shift       Frequently = 60-90% of shift       C of shift

Quality Control Requirements

• Appreciation for cleanliness and sanitation, keeping work area clean and organized.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Complete understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and its importance.
• Follow and monitor to assure all Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines are implemented and followed.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear appropriate apparel for the job.

Note: Required to report food safety problems or concerns immediately to a person with authority to initiate action as indicated on the organizational chart.

Safety Requirements

• Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to the tasks in your job.
• Practice safe lifting techniques, bending and lifting with your legs not your back.
• Pivot with your feet avoiding twisting at the waist.
• Be aware of your surroundings, watching for forklift traffic and trip hazards such as pallets or cords.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job you are doing.
• Never operate equipment for which you have not been properly trained or certified for.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct lab testing for each batch of product produced.   Tests include but are not limited to moisture, pH, salt, fat, brix, oxygen and viscosity tests.
• Conduct quality checks for flavor and aroma, appearance and color, and body and texture.
• Collect sample for microbiological testing from the cooker for every product produced.  The Cooker Operator can assist with this task.
• Develop knowledge of all products and specifications.
• Participate in proficiency and bias testing.
• Work quickly and efficiently to maintain the fast pace of the lab.
• Accurately record test results and complete paperwork. 
• Notify lab management of any out of specification results.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Report any suspicious activity related to food defense.

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- Amy Shelton   ​
Recruiter- Jennifer Pena 

 

City

Colby

State

WI - Wisconsin

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 i