• Feed Quality Assurance Technician

    New Vision Co-op (Worthington, MN)


    Feed Quality Assurance Technician

     

    Worthington, MN (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1301+County+Road+5+Worthington+MN+USA+56187)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    With roots reaching back to 1901, New Vision Co-op serves more than 2,000 member-owners from 18 different locations, providing products and services focused on feed, grain, and agronomy. New Vision offers limitless opportunities for passionate individuals looking to unlock a deeper value for the future of agriculture and our communities.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

     

    + Supports New Vision Co-op’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values.

    + Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.

    + Provides outstanding and courteous customer service.

    + Collect, label and send feed ingredient and finished feed samples for lab analysis.

    + Organize and share lab test results with Supervisor.

    + Collect, label and perform in-house quality tests for pellet durability, incoming ingredients and on ground corn for micron size.

    + Organize and share in-house test results with Supervisor.

    + File claims and monitor results on feed ingredients that do not comply with purchased quality standards.

    + Collect medicated feed samples, send samples for drug assay and file results as directed by Supervisor.

    + Maintain feed tag software program, enter updates and maintain archive.

    + Daily manual drug reconciliation.

    + Provide clerical support for Supervisor’s HACCP mill certification, employee training and customer meetings.

    + Maintain current formula book and archive file for one year. Dispose outdated formulas.

    + Order feed mill and office supplies (scale tickets, sample bags, feed tag paper, bagging supplies, office supplies etc.) for the Worthington location.

    + Monitor Worthington fuel tank and perform monthly MPCA inspection.

    + Assist in monthly fuel inventory control reports.

    + Service walk-in feed customers.

    + Maintain Worthington fleet inspection reports, logs and maintenance.

    + Assemble and maintain feed audit paperwork for customers, vendors and feed mill inspection personnel.

    + Assist production with bagging and toting feed product.

    + Accept additional responsibilities as directed by Feed Division Quality Assurance Manager.

    Requirements

    + H.S. Diploma/GED and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Computer Skills

    + Customer Service Skills

    + Attention to Detail

    + Valid Driver’s License

    + Ability to work in dusty environment

    + Ability to work overtime as needed, including some evenings and weekends.

     

    Why New Vision?Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match). Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.

    Salary Description

    $17.00-$19.00 per hour