Overnight Quality Assurance Technician

Grain Millers, Inc.; Saint Ansgar (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Millers, Inc. in Saint Ansgar, IA seeks a Night Shift Quality Assurance Technician on a 4 on 4 off schedule. The role runs 6pm–6:30am and involves approving shipments and maintaining QA records to ensure products meet specifications for safety and quality.

The ideal candidate may have an Associate's degree in food science or related field, and must be willing to learn, multitask, and work as part of a team. The position emphasizes safety and accuracy on a 12-hour night shift.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a food science or related field, or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Approve and sign off on all shipments prior to shipment.
• Analyze and maintain records on incoming grain, in-process product, and finished product.
• Report QA issues to management and operators to ensure production is correct and product meets specifications for safe quality product.
• Perform moisture analysis, bulk density, absorbtion, granulation analysis, enzyme level determination, and foreign material counts.

Skills

QA testing

Laboratory analysis

Attention to detail

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

Associate's degree in food science

Tools

Moisture analyzer

Granulation instruments

Foreign material counts equipment

Job description

Who We Are:

Are you looking for a new opportunity to start fresh in an organization built on innovation and quality? Grain Millers INC is the largest miller of organic and gluten free oats in North America. We are a retail co-manufacturer and industrial ingredient supplier for some of the largest brands in the world. While you may not know us directly, you almost certainly know our products. We have supplied food ingredients and co-manufactured with many of the world's largest food companies for over 37 years. Our foundation is built upon engaging our employees, satisfying our customers, rewarding our suppliers, enriching the communities where we operate, and sustainable growth for our company and industry.

What You Will Be Doing:

Our flagship United States mill in St. Ansgar Iowa is seeking a 4 on 4 off Night Shift Quality Assurance Technician. This position works 6pm-6:30 am. Our QA Technicians are responsible for approving and signing off on all shipments of industrial products prior to shipment, analyzing and maintaining records on incoming grain, in-process product, and finished product, reporting QA issues to management and operators to ensure production is correct and product meets specifications for safe quality product, and other duties as assigned.

Some day-to-day testing functions will include Moisture Analysis, Bulk Density, Absorbtion, Granulation Analysis, Enzyme Level Determination and Foreign Material Counts.

You must be able to work on your feet, climb stairs and ladders, and remain alert throughout a 12-hour overnight shift.

Who We Are Looking For:

We would prefer someone with an Associate's degree in a food science or other scientific focus or previous food manufacturing and testing experience, but we are willing to train candidates with a willingness to learn and strong work ethic. The successful candidate must be able to multitask, work as part of a team, have sound decision making skills, and able to work safely.

Grain Millers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.