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ADM Quality Specialist - Arkansas City, KS in Arkansas City, Kansas
89884BR
Job Title:
Quality Specialist - Arkansas City, KS
Department/Function:
Quality & Food Safety
Job Description:
Quality Specialist - Arkansas City, KS
Position Summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Quality Food Safety Manager, you will be responsible for quality, food safety and verification of conformance to regularity requirements in support of plant operations. You will provide support to production in making quality decisions, investigations of non-conforming product and providing insight during process upsets.
Performing shift work as needed - The Quality Specialist will be the primary individual responsible for covering when other technicians take vacation time. During this time the Quality Specialist will be required to:
Complete daily paperwork
Complete and send CoAs
Physical testing of production samples and notification of appropriate colleagues when product is not within specification
Perform calibrations and light maintenance on laboratory instruments followed by recording and interpretation of test results
Maintaining cleanliness of lab while performing shift work
Maintaining sample retains of tested product in order to confirm test results when necessary
Maintains ongoing records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer daily.
Compares test results with standards as required to ensure that all flour is within specification
Assist with collecting, preparing, and distributing test samples sent to and received from internal and 3rd party locations for purpose of calibrating and monitoring equipment and procedures.
Purchasing and maintaining a sufficient inventory of lab supplies as well as scheduling 3rd party lab services.
Purchase equipment under the direction of the QFS manager.
Maintaining ongoing records of the results for all testing results relating to quality and food safety and inputs data into the computer on a frequent basis.
Ensuring all required weekly and monthly samples are sent off by lab technicians and that all results are monitored and recorded in appropriate systems.
Conduct new hire training and annual refresher training of lab technician responsibilities and testing procedures for all lab technicians.
Cross train with Quality and Food Safety Manager
Serve as an active member of HACCP teams, up to and including PCQI and Team leader where appropriate. Assist QFS with Implementing the HACCP/Food Safety team’s recommendations in the facilities.
Assist QFS in conducting plant quality and food safety audits.
Participate in customer and third party audits including GFSI and Regulatory visits.
Assist QFS in new hire training and annual refresher training relating to plant quality and food safety expectations.
Assist and support the QFS manager in continuous improvement projects and performing more value added work.
Notifies the appropriate colleagues in a timely manner of any and all safety or quality concerns.
Helps maintain a positive environment and supports the overall goals of the facility and company.
Comply with all state and federal regulations as well as customer requirements that pertain to the job.
Willingness and ability to learn and understand the production process and facility layout.
Perform all duties with limited supervision and ensure that confirmation of completion is communicated to the QFS manager or appropriate colleagues.
Have the ability to adapt to change including but not limited too; an increase, decrease or change in assigned responsibilities, learning new equipment or computer programs, changes in testing or sampling procedures, data entry and reporting, collection, testing and distribution of samples.
Fills in for the QFS manager or lab technicians as required.
Perform all responsibilities in a timely yet safe manner. Ensuring that colleague safety is the first priority over all else and that product quality is never compromised for production.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of standing, moving or sitting.
Willing and able to spend time in plant (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and audit the process.
Working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
Work in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.).
Work Experience:
Preferred 4 year degree or High School or GED with equivalent QFS experience in a Food manufacturing and laboratory environment
Annual Training
HACCP / PC Training
PCQI Training
GFSI Training
Food Safety and Sanitation Training
Knowledge of FDA and State Regulatory Requirements
Team Player
Decisive and results oriented
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead, coach
Strong analytical problem solving/root cause analysis skills
Highly organized
Effective use of Microsoft office applications
Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:89884BR "AJCIND"
Req/Job ID:
89884BR
City:
Arkansas City
State:
KS - Kansas
Ref ID:
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. 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.