Quality Technician

Ardent Mills•Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA

4d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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
Experience with lab environment and knowledge of lab techniques
Must be able to read, interpret instruction and technology and communicate effectively in English
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.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates with conditions which include: Heat/Cold temperatures (inclement weather) Indoor/Outdoor environment Dusty environment (to include Wheat/Gluten allergens) Noisy environment Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes Elevated Places
Ability to perform work safely which may require: Frequently standing, walking, rotating, bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing and reaching or lifting at varying heights and levels Frequently climbing stairs and/or ladders Occasionally lifting, shoveling and/or carrying Occasionally pushing and/or pulling Working in confined or elevated places

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 Assistant Quality Manager and lab team
Assist with food safety inspections and audits
Any other duties as assigned by management