Grain Inspector

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; West Harrison (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing in West Harrison, Indiana, is looking for a Grain Inspector. This role involves ensuring the seamless operation of the grain inspection facility, which includes responsibilities like sample probing, testing, and reporting results accurately.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, along with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Eurofins offers excellent full-time benefits such as medical coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients and coworkers.
• Capacity to stand for long periods and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe grain inspection and testing.
• Maintain accurate reporting and client communication.
• Train and evaluate incoming Grain Inspectors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Responsibilities

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities

• Grain Inspectors take on a diverse set of responsibilities to ensure the seamless operation of the facility, including sample probing, commodity grading, testing, and general maintenance.
• Ensure proper flow of sample testing through the facility and steady flow of grain to the facility.
• Act as a back-up to Grain Prober/Sampler.
• Responsible for accuracy in reporting results; record test results and provide information to the client of grain truck driver.
• Represent Eurofins Grain Inspection to client company by acting as a liaison between facility and client grain company merchandisers.
• Relay information to the grain operations manager for proper action.
• Process necessary paperwork required by the client company and Eurofins Grain Inspection.
• Inspect grain and grain grade samples in a timely manner.
• Test samples of grain by accepted industry practice using visual procedures and computerized equipment, testing sample weight, moisture, foreign material, damage; including potential mycotoxin and non-GMO testing.
• Assist in training incoming Grain Inspectors in all aspects of grain inspection and testing; assist in evaluating ability and readiness of new inspectors to assume responsibility for testing.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Operate required basic lab equipment within the department in accordance with USDA grain standards.
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
• Stay current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Department Leader or supervisor.
• Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers.
• Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices related to the public and our customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Qualities/Profile
• Safety First Mentality
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action-oriented
• Responsive to clients’ safety and PPE requirements
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred
• Education: High school diploma or GED, preferred with 0-3 years’ experience
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Stand, sit, and communicate effectively; use various equipment; occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Vision: close and distance vision.
• Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive movements, and navigate stairs.
• Work Environment: Noise level typically quiet to moderate; laboratory setting with dust and nearby workers; temperature-controlled; allergens present; dust present.

Must have reliable transportation

Schedule

• Regular: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
• Harvest: Monday-Sunday 7am-5pm
• Training: Monday-Friday 9am-1pm

What we offer

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.