Job Description

Job Description
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Company, is a leading manufacturing, nutrition, and marketing business with products for the animal nutrition market.

Quality Technician (3rd shift) - Kansas City, Kansas
ADM Animal Nutrition Crosswind
This is an hourly position.

Position Summary:
The role of the Quality Technician II is:

* Ability to complete tasks assigned
* Ability to fill in as needed to support production for Quality
* Maintain Quality Dept work Schedule
* Support Qual Mgr in customer complaint investigations by submitting requested reports of issues/findings/discrepancies to Qual Mgr
* Support Quality Mgr in coordinating customer specific requests/communicating issues, findings/discrepancies to Manager
* Review production Quality documents for accuracy - inform Manager & production of discrepancies. Ability to determine and/or initiate quality holds based on reviews
* Organize/maintain retain samples
* Review Quality Hold Log for issues - investigate & report findings to Manager for dispositions
* Participate in formal release activities
* Participate in customer release information - requesting shipping release
* Assist Manager-document verification & implementation as allowed
* Support Manager in executing quality hold program/investigation of quality hold materials by submitting requested reports of issues, findings & discrepancies to the Manager
* Maintain customer sampling-finished product sampling & environmental monitoring program-record hard copy & electronic filing-FSMA additional environmental sampling per release protocol
* Support Manager-maintaining product sampling matrices, product specifications & sight samples, communicate revisions to necessary personnel
* Composite appropriate samples - various testing at outside laboratory - instructed by Manager
* Responsibility to identify food safety and/or product integrity issues & initiate / record actions for issues reported
* Responsibility to communicate & review any information deemed necessary, including but not limited to, food safety, product integrity, formulas, specifications and/or changes, with Manager
* Authority to purchase necessary chemicals & lubricants
* Responsibility to maintain overall plant sanitation
* Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

* Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
* Bachelors degree in food science or related field preferred
* Minimum 1 year of experience in quality or manufacturing preferred
* Annual Training
* Training Verification Matrix
* Proficient in basic office software
* Strong safety and math aptitude

Relocation assistance is not available with this position.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life, vision, and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment drug screen, medical/respirator questionnaire and a background check.