Technician, Quality Assurance Experienced
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our facility in Rochelle, IL. We are looking for a Lab Technician. You will conduct analytical testing to monitor control of processes and ensure final products meet specifications so our customers receive only the highest quality products. You must be detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, be safety conscious, and have strong time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a thorough understanding of all quality requirements for producing Ethanol/DDGs/WDGs/ICO.
- Perform routine testing on inbound, in-process, and finished products in a timely manner.
- Conduct testing and routine maintenance on water treatment systems and make operational adjustments as needed.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations.
- Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
- Utilize lab equipment (HPLC, IC, GC, Cell Counter, IR, NIR, Titrators) and have the ability to troubleshoot instrument issues.
- Perform additional testing as needed. Participate in training opportunities to further product safety and quality knowledge.
- Collaborate with plant leadership team to identify and make final decisions on product quality challenges.
- Adhere to feed safety and good manufacturing policies at all times.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Maintain clean and safe work area at all times.
- Ability to work overtime or holidays if needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 1+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Processing environment
- High School diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications
- Prior experience in a Quality Assurance role in food production or agriculture
- Prior experience in large-scale chemical or processing environments.
- Experience with mobile equipment (forklift, electric pallet jack, aerial lift, etc.)
- Experience with safety programs including Lock Out/Tag Out, confined space, line break, and chemical hazard communication/chemical hygiene.
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work at heights.
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
- Ability to use respiratory protection including masks and respirators.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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