Quality Lab Technician – Ethanol & Food Production

CHS Inc.; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Lab Technician to join a collaborative production environment and participate in a comprehensive training program that builds your technical and laboratory skills, with emphasis on safety and product quality.

The role features a rotating swing shift (5 days on/2 off, then 2 on/5 off) with day and night shifts, a night differential, and holiday work as scheduled. CHS offers strong training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance
• High School diploma or GED
• Prior experience in Quality Assurance in food production or agriculture
• Experience with safety programs including Lock Out/Tag Out, confined space, line break, and chemical hygiene

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of all quality requirements for producing Ethanol/DDGs/WDGs/ICO.
• Perform routine testing on inbound, in-process, and finished products in a timely manner.
• Conduct testing and routine maintenance on water treatment systems and make operational adjustments as needed.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Utilize lab equipment (HPLC, IC, GC, Cell Counter, IR, NIR, Titrators) and have the ability to troubleshoot instrument issues.
• Perform additional testing as needed. Participate in training opportunities to further product safety and quality knowledge.
• Collaborate with plant leadership team to identify and make final decisions on product quality challenges.
• Adhere to feed safety and good manufacturing policies at all times.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Maintain clean and safe work area at all times.
• Ability to work overtime or holidays if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Safety programs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HPLC

IC

GC

Cell Counter

IR

NIR

Titrators

Job description

CHS Inc. in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Lab Technician to join a collaborative production environment and participate in a comprehensive training program that builds your technical and laboratory skills, with emphasis on safety and product quality.

The role features a rotating swing shift (5 days on/2 off, then 2 on/5 off) with day and night shifts, a night differential, and holiday work as scheduled. CHS offers strong training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.