Archer Daniels Midland

81269BR

Job Title:

Quality Technician II - Hiawatha, KS

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Quality Technician II - Hiawatha, KS

Quality

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Reports To

• Quality Manager

In Case of Absence

• Quality Manager

Experience / Qualifications Required

1. Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field preferred.

2. Minimum 1 year of experience in quality or manufacturing preferred.

Training Required

1. Annual Training

2. Training Verification Matrix

General Job Description

1. Ability to complete all tasks assigned to the Quality Technicians in each plant.

2. Ability to fill in when needed to support production with Quality needs.

3. Maintain Quality department personnel Schedule.

4. Support Quality Manager in customer complaint investigations by submitting requested reports of issues, findings and discrepancies to the Quality Manager.

5. Support Quality Manager in coordinating customer specific requests and communicating issues, findings and discrepancies to the Quality Manager.

6. Review production Quality documents for accuracy. Inform Quality Manager and production of discrepancies. Ability to determine and/or initiate quality holds based on review of documents.

7. Organize and maintain retain samples.

8. Review Quality Hold Log for issues to investigate and report findings to Quality Manager for dispositions.

9. Participate in formal release activities as necessary.

10. Participate in customer release information for requesting shipping release.

11. Assist Quality Manager with document verification and implementation as allowed.

12. Support Quality Manager in executing the quality hold program and investigation of quality hold materials by submitting requested reports of issues, findings and discrepancies to the Quality Manager.

13. Maintain customer sampling.

14. Maintain finished product sampling and environmental monitoring program.

15. Maintain record hard copy and electronic copy filing.

16. Maintain FSMA additional environmental sampling per release protocol.

17. Support Quality Manager in maintaining product sampling matrices, product specifications and sight samples, communicate revisions to the necessary personnel as needed.

18. Composite appropriate samples for various testing at an outside laboratory as instructed by Quality Manager.

19. Responsibility to identify food safety and/or product integrity issues and to initiate and record actions for issues reported.

20. Responsibility to communicate and review any information deemed necessary, including but not limited to, food safety, product integrity, formulas, specifications and/or changes, with Quality Manager.

21. Authority to purchase necessary chemicals and lubricants.

22. Responsibility to maintain overall plant sanitation.

23. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

REF:81269BR

Req/Job ID:

81269BR

City:

Hiawatha

State:

KS - Kansas

Ref ID:

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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/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.