What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain Quality Specialist position at The Andersons, Inc.?
Job Description:
Position Overview
In the last 75 years, The Andersons, Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service. We take pride in our dedication to safety, innovation, and our contributions to the agricultural sector.
As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a full time Grain Quality Specialist at our Monroe, WI location. This position is responsible for ensuring that all food safety requirements are being followed at the assigned plant(s).
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Plant Supervisor to ensure food safety/quality objectives are met
- Ensure plant sanitation efforts are effective and documented
- Manage the daily needs of the assigned site’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) based Quality Management System
- Perform investigational process to prevent and eliminate microbiological concerns
- Manage the site’s integrated environmental management program
- Perform customer service complaint investigations
- Lead the plant in maintaining SQF certification status
- Create and update plant food safety and quality programs, as needed
- Complete needed internal audits of facility and grounds, as well as traceability audits and mock recalls
- Investigate food safety incidents, discuss related issues and prepare plans for improvement
- Monitor and manage the plant’s Integrated Pest Control Program
- Monitor incoming packaging, ingredients etc. for deficiencies and communicate any issues
- Verify and validate all daily food safety and quality tests are being performed
- Manage finished product and raw material status through the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Performs routine, entry-level assignments
- Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience
- Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
- Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
- Receives instruction, guidance and direction
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)
- 1-3 years’ relevant experience required
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
- Both office and plant environment
- May be required to travel to other Andersons sites to assist in internal audits
- Usually work a standard work week (normal business hours), but may be required to work overtime hours
- Extensive computer work
- Frequent deadline pressures
- Manage numerous projects in progress at any given time
- Comply with all Andersons safety regulations
- Exposure to machinery, forklifts and related production equipment
Benefits
- Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance coverage
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at
talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com
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