Quality Technician

Ardent Mills; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ardent Mills is seeking a Quality Technician to perform wheat and flour quality analyses and communicate results to customers, ensuring finished products meet customer, regulatory, and company standards. The role includes calibrating lab equipment, supporting food safety audits, and handling data entry and reporting with attention to detail.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and familiarity with laboratory techniques.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Familiarity with lab environment or lab techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform wheat/flour quality analysis per certification and customer specs.
• Proficiently perform analytical laboratory techniques using basic tools.
• Maintain and calibrate lab machines for accuracy.
• Communicate results to customers using appropriate software.
• Data entry for paperwork and records.
• Act as a front-line leader, elevating quality and food safety concerns.
• Provide back-up to Quality Manager and lab team, assist audits.

Skills

Lab techniques familiarity

Quality testing

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quality Technician

Your role: As Quality Technician, you will be responsible for accurate performance and communication of all laboratory tests to determine wheat/flour quality and verify finished product meets customer, regulatory and Ardent Mills requirements. You will also maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure accuracy of testing; actively participate in Food Safety audits and inspections and follow up and implementation of corrective action. To succeed, you must be able to: Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day Serve others with understanding, respect, and care Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency Deal with and drive change Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities:

• Perform wheat/flour quality analysis in all areas within required parameters of certification program and customer specifications
• Proficiently perform analytical laboratory techniques using basic lab tools
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration on the machines
• Communicate results to customers using appropriate computer software
• Data entry for paperwork generation and record keeping
• Acting as a front-line leader, positively influencing operator behavior and reporting and acting on quality and food safety concerns
• Provide back-up to Quality Manager and lab team
• Assist with food safety inspections and audits
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Essential skills and experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Basic skills with computer applications, to include Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn and use new computer programs
• Familiarity with lab environment or knowledge of lab techniques

Good to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
• Participated or supported with GMP for 3rd party audit
• Knowledge of food safety requirements (PRP’s, HACCP, PCQI certification)
• Flour or food production quality experience

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include: Heat/Cold temperatures (inclement weather) Indoor/Outdoorenvironment Dusty environment(to include Wheat/Gluten allergens) noisy environment Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes Elevated Places Ability to perform work safely which may require: Frequently standing, walking, rotating,bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing and reachingor lifting at varying heights and levels Frequentlyclimbing stairs and/or ladders Occasionally lifting, shovelingand/or carrying Occasionally pushing and/or pulling Working in confined or elevated places
• Other considerations: Must be able to read, interpret instruction and technology and communicate effectively in English Willing to get cross‑trained in at least one other position for development within the facility and to provide any relief duties as needed. Must be willing to work alongside your team including long days, on rotating or varying shifts (days, evenings, and nights) as well as overtime, weekend or holiday work Must be authorized to work in the United states without sponsorship now and in the future Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre‑employment background check Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N‑95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location:

SanBernardinoCA
Address: 19684CajunBlvd, SanBernardinoCA,92407
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Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information

Competitive Compensation: We provide market‑driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $32.50 - $34.50, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)

EEO Commitment

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

Shift Differential

The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non‑publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for: Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com.

At Ardent Mills, we all get to make something special every day. Join us and you can too. Learn more about doing work you can be truly proud of with North America’s leading flour supplier. Joining Ardent Mills means making a commitment to yourself and to the other members of our team. We call this Our Promise. All of us share responsibility for the success of Ardent Mills. We work closely together in teams and across functions. Nobody is left isolated or unsupported. Everyone matters. Everyone has a voice. This gives each of us the opportunity to create something special every day. And, when we come together, that’s when truly amazing things happen. Together, we make our customers' success the focus of our business. Together, we make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Together, we make communities healthier and more prosperous. Together, we are raising the bar for a more sustainable world. Together, we make the food that nourishes North America. Together, we can make our ambitions a reality.