79372BR

　　Job Title:

　　Quality Technician - Columbus, NE

　　Department/Function:

　　Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

　　Job Description:

　　Quality Technician, ADM Animal Nutrition

　　Job Summary:

　　The Quality Technician is responsible for the completion of quality checks, verifications, and ensure product parameters are being meant on the production floor. This position will offer support to the quality manager in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product, and completing monitoring activities in a safe fashion. This position reports to the Plant Quality Manager.

　　Position Description:

　　Perform preoperational inspections on equipment and utensils

　　Complete post maintenance inspection of area to ensure processing equipment is free from foreign materials and loose articles

　　Responsible for completing daily quality checks before, during, and after bagging runs

　　Oversee product is being packaged to meet expectations

　　Oversight of sample requirements

　　Maintain sample retention system

　　Collect product samples for required assays

　　Collect and prepare appropriate samples for random sampling program

　　Monitor products for quality parameters

　　Communicate to quality manager and production when product falls out of specification, document any noticeable discrepancy, take corrective actions to eliminate the issue

　　Participate in equipment validation procedures for high risk products

　　Participate in food safety meetings led by the facility quality manager

　　Ensure site specific work instructions, sop’s, and mpcs are being followed

　　Spot check PDI’S to verify product meets specifications

　　Assist with Pest Control Program

　　Participate in visits with pest control technician to verify service is being completed

　　Participate in GMP plant inspections per divisional requirements

　　Verify quality and product safety checks are properly completed to meet procedural requirements such as; sequencing, bin checks, magnet checks, etc.,

　　Perform job functional quality safety checks on production employees as assigned by

　　Assist with monitoring activities such as; carryover studies, uniformity studies, scale checks, and traceability

　　Verify high risk activities are being completed before the shipment of product

　　Requirements:

　　2+ years in quality experience in food safety and quality

　　Knowledge of FDA and state regulatory requirements

　　Knowledge of FSMA preferred

　　Excellent communication skills

　　Effective use of Microsoft office applications

　　Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead, coach, build consensus and lead change among a team of production/sales/quality colleagues.

　　Strong analytical problem solving/root cause analysis skills

　　Working Conditions:

　　Employees in this position will carry out many of their functions in a manufacturing facility which requires tolerance to hot/cold temperatures.

　　The environment may consist of numerous raw ingredients such as bulk and bagged animal feed ingredients.

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, and kneel

　　Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

　　Occasionally required to push, pull, move, or lift objects up to 50 lbs.

　　ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.​

　　REF:79372BR

　　City:

　　Columbus

　　State:

　　NE - Nebraska

　　Ref ID:

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　　About ADM::

　　ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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　　Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

　　We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)