CHS Inc., a global agribusiness owned by farmers and cooperatives, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure the highest quality of raw sunflower products processed and packaged for customers worldwide.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in quality and/or food processing
- High School diploma or GED
- HACCP or PCQI Certification
- B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Food Safety or similar
- 1+ years in a Quality Assurance role in food production
- Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as averages, percentages, etc.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a thorough understanding of all quality requirements for producing raw food ingredients and bird food products
- Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed at all times
- Perform routine testing (moisture, purity, sizing, etc.) and non-routine testing as necessary on in-process and finished products in a timely manner
- Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) when performing and recording in-house testing
- Record test results electronically and prepare Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for shipments as needed
- Perform routine and non-routine inspections in processing and packaging areas
- Identify, segregate and place products on hold when the product or process is out of specification
Other
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work overtime if needed
- Assist in performing investigations into customer complaints and deviations to determine root cause
- Conduct employee training on food safety and quality as needed
- Participate in training opportunities to further food safety and quality knowledge
