Feed Quality Assurance Technician

New Vision Co-op; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the quality assurance of feed products while ensuring outstanding customer service. You'll be involved in collecting and analyzing feed samples, maintaining essential records, and supporting the overall mission of enhancing agricultural practices. With a commitment to employee development and community service, this company provides a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real difference. If you are passionate about agriculture and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with 6% company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Clothing allowances

Referral program

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of related experience required.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and support New Vision's mission.
• Collect and analyze feed samples, maintaining quality standards.
• Assist with clerical support for HACCP certification and inventory control.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Skills

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

1-2 years related experience

Tools

Feed tag software

Job description

Description

With roots reaching back to 1901, New Vision Co-op serves more than 2,000 member-owners from 18 different locations, providing products and services focused on feed, grain, and agronomy. New Vision offers limitless opportunities for passionate individuals looking to unlock a deeper value for the future of agriculture and our communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports New Vision Co-op’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values.
• Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.
• Provides outstanding and courteous customer service.
• Collect, label and send feed ingredient and finished feed samples for lab analysis.
• Organize and share lab test results with Supervisor.
• Collect, label and perform in-house quality tests for pellet durability, incoming ingredients and on ground corn for micron size.
• Organize and share in-house test results with Supervisor.
• File claims and monitor results on feed ingredients that do not comply with purchased quality standards.
• Collect medicated feed samples, send samples for drug assay and file results as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintain feed tag software program, enter updates and maintain archive.
• Daily manual drug reconciliation.
• Provide clerical support for Supervisor’s HACCP mill certification, employee training and customer meetings.
• Maintain current formula book and archive file for one year. Dispose outdated formulas.
• Order feed mill and office supplies (scale tickets, sample bags, feed tag paper, bagging supplies, office supplies etc.) for the Worthington location.
• Monitor Worthington fuel tank and perform monthly MPCA inspection.
• Assist in monthly fuel inventory control reports.
• Service walk-in feed customers.
• Maintain Worthington fleet inspection reports, logs and maintenance.
• Assemble and maintain feed audit paperwork for customers, vendors and feed mill inspection personnel.
• Assist production with bagging and toting feed product.
• Accept additional responsibilities as directed by Feed Division Quality Assurance Manager.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work in dusty environment
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including some evenings and weekends.

Why New Vision? Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well-rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match). Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.