Quality Assurance Specialist – Bushnell, IL
This is a full-time, exempt level position.

Job Summary:
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for quality, food safety and verification of conformance to regulatory requirements in support of plant operations. This position will offer support to production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product and providing oversight during process upsets. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Must have availability to work 2nd, 3rd, or rotating shifts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Routinely conduct GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and GFSI (SQF) compliance inspections.
• Perform verification checks and assessments related to process function, sanitation, procedural practices, personnel performance, and product quality.
• Interface with facility management on findings and corrective actions.
• Conduct microbiological swabbing for environmental monitoring, monitor and report results.
• Conduct for-cause investigations, determining root cause of issues.
• Provide guidance on sanitation methodology and chemical usage.
• Conduct pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation.
• Verify food safety related calibration and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist facility management in assessing process deviations, related impact, and response.
• Assist with creating standard operating procedures and work instructions with food safety implications.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field or 3 years’ prior Quality Control / Assurance experience.
• Prior laboratory experience / knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.
• Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Working Conditions:
Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.

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

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

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.

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