Job Description

Job Description
For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve vital needs. Today, 30,000 ADM employees around the globe convert oilseeds, corn, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. With more than 265 processing plants, 460 crop procurement facilities, and the worlds premier crop transportation network, ADM helps connect the harvest to the home in more than 140 countries. For more information about ADM and its products, visit www.adm.com .

Laboratory Technician Overland Park, KS
This is a temporary non-exempt level position.

Position Summary:
This is a three month position during the summer.

Job Responsibilities:

* Preparation of samples in order to perform daily sample bakes
* Collecting and distribution of samples
* Physical testing of production samples
* Daily calibration of standard lab instruments
* Recording and interpreting test results
* Verifying sufficient inventory of testing supplies
* Maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory environment
* Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results when necessary
* Performs light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment
* Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis
* Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
* Continually compares test results with standards as required to insure that all flour is within specification

Job Requirements:

* Understands most production processes required in the production of flour and how it would relate to analysis being performed
* Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas
* Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees
* Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements
* Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines
* Handles various chemicals in assorted containers in the manner outlined in the manufactures chemical Material Safety Data Sheet
* Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts
* Recommends solutions to correct deficiencies or improve work and operational practices
* Participates actively in training
* Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
* Practices proper personal hygiene
* Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves
* Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyones responsibility
* Commitment to ADMs goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
* Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
* Physical requirements include: Prolonged periods of standing; working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders; working in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.), lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted

Relocation assistance is not available with this position.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

ADM is an EOE for minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with a disability.