LAB TECHNICIAN

Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading provider of whole grain ingredients used in cereals, breads, bars, snacks and many other food products throughout North America. Proudly we have had no layoffs in our 35+ year history. Currently we are looking for a Lab Technician to work nights Thursday-Saturday 7pm-7am. Once you are a part of the Grain Millers team there is always opportunity for training and advancement within the company.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting wage $19.25/hr.
• Shift differential $1.50/hr
• Quarterly bonuses.
• 401K with up to 6% employer match.
• Health insurance including Dental and Vision.
• Company paid short- & long-term disability.
• Company paid $50k life insurance.
• 8 paid holidays/year
• 2 weeks of PTO/year.
• Opportunities for advancement through on the job training.

QA Tech Duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform Quality Control and Assurance procedures according to Grain Millers Standard Operating Procedures. (SOPs)
• Perform daily Audits to ensure personnel are following GMP, Safety, and Grain Millers procedures.
• Be able to perform a variety of tests, some of which are: moisture determination, volume (bulk density), absorption, granulation (sieve analysis), and enzyme level determinations.
• Inspect incoming material, not limited to but including ingredients, packaging, or other raw material, to insure it is up to Grain Millers standard.
• Recognize and report foreign material counts when visually inspecting product.
• Understand product specifications to make correct decisions on whether product gets shipped to customers.
• Properly put product on Hold according to Grain Millers Product Hold Policy.
• Follow GMP regulations to sample product that has already been packaged to retest and reevaluate quality specifications.
• Monitor Production Operators to verify they are carrying out GMP Guidelines and following Safety Regulations.
• Observe CCP Metal Detector tests and review documentation to ensure accuracy.

Essential Qualifications:

• Associates or Higher college degree in science or two (2) years of experience in a Quality Control laboratory. (Preferred)
• Previous experience in the food industry (Preferred).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work both independently and with a team to achieve a common goal.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Able to understand and follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Reliably on time, willing to learn, and able to adapt to the work environment.
• Multitask and properly prioritize workload in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve in accordance with Grain Millers procedures.
• React positively when receiving management direction and be able to improve performance.

Physical Demands:

• Wear PPE and follow Safety Procedures daily.
• Stand for several hours a day.
• Lift 50+ pounds consistently.
• Safely use stairs and ladders

General Clause

This is a general job description, which is not all inclusive. Working conditions, duties and responsibilities are subject to change at
anytime. Management reserves the right to alter this position when conditions merit.

Grain Millers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Grain Millers is a drug free workplace all individuals must report to work fit for duty. Must be able to pass company paid drug test excluding THC.