Sr. Technician, Quality Assurance

Grain & Protein Technologies•Taylorville, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a Senior Quality Technician for its Taylorville, Illinois facility. The role collaborates with shipping, operations, quality engineers, and manufacturing engineers to improve productivity and profitability for farmers and agribusiness operators. Initially, the position oversees strategic quality audits and resolves audit defects related to Taylorville shipments. Responsibilities are expected to expand over time to quality oversight of shipping, production, and control issues involving suppliers and production. The position inspects shipments and products, verifies orders against customer and shipping documentation, identifies and documents defects, and helps prevent damaged or incorrect stock from being shipped. It also tests materials and products against quality specifications, interprets results, maintains testing documentation and equipment, monitors production processes, and supports process improvement initiatives. The role works onsite in office and plant/warehouse settings in Taylorville, IL, with possible loud noise and environmental variation. Minimal travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–5 years of experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of mathematical concepts, including fractions, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage time effectively and remain organized in all situations.
Ability to analyze and interpret information.
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality inspections for Taylorville shipping, identify non-conformances, and provide feedback to improve shipping and product quality.
Verify finished goods against customer invoices, purchase orders, and bills of lading for correct quantities, part numbers, and variants.
Inspect finished products for surface defects, missing components, and labeling errors.
Ensure products are packed securely to prevent transit damage, including proper pallet configuration, strapping, and shrink-wrapping.
Isolate and flag damaged or incorrect orders using material control processes to prevent defective stock from being shipped.
Record shipping-related defects and report them to the shipping supervisor.
Track and document shipping metrics, audit results, and order fulfillment errors.
Collaborate with the shipping supervisor and team leaders to eliminate or reduce shipping errors, including complete line item shortages.
Analyze raw materials, in-process materials, finished goods, and environmental samples against required quality specifications.
Monitor testing procedures to ensure tests follow specifications and standard methods.
Interpret test results, compare them with specifications and control limits, and provide recommendations based on the data.
Complete testing documentation, including inventory forms, data capture forms, and equipment logbooks.
Ensure equipment is properly calibrated, validated, and maintained, and operate equipment safely.
Perform routine checks on mixing, packaging, formulation, and sanitation throughout the day.
Evaluate analytical and testing methods to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support and lead process improvement initiatives.
Perform additional duties as needed to support the Taylorville plant.
Follow safety rules, policies, and procedures; report unsafe practices or conditions, wear required PPE, report near-misses and incidents, and participate in the site Safety and Health Program.