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ADM Lead Quality Control Technician - Decatur, IL in Decatur, Illinois

89520BR

Job Title:

Lead Quality Control Technician - Decatur, IL

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Lead Quality Control Technician - Decatur, IL

West Refinery Laboratory

This is a full-time, non- exempt position.

Job Duties:

  • Troubleshoot and perform maintenance, calibrations and validations on laboratory equipment such as HPLC, ICP, GC, Karl Fisher, Mettler Dropping Point, Spectrophotometer, Spectrocolorimeter, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Auto-Titrator.

  • Assist in method development for new testing and method improvements.

  • Train and develop laboratory technicians.

  • Perform Weekly Verifications (Balances, Lovibond, Peroxide Value, OSI, NMR, Auto-Titrator, GC

  • Track and maintain laboratory inventory as needed

  • Support all plant and company safety, environmental, and quality initiatives.

  • Learn Quality Control Specialist/Manager tasks and be able to fill in as required.

  • Be a point of contact in the lab if production is having issues via Microsoft Teams and Email

  • Be a point of contact for the QC Specialist/Manager on the back shifts if issues arise via Microsoft Teams, Email, and Phone

  • Maintain a safe environment that is free of hostility

  • Ensure proper PPE is being worn

  • Assist with variance approvals for shipments

  • Give guidance to technicians who seem to be struggling or are not keeping up with the pace

  • Ensure Coursemill/Policytech/MyAlchemy training is being completed in the technicians’ downtime

  • Perform analytical duties during their scheduled shift (Lecithin, Oils, Back,)

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience with running and maintaining lab instrumentation such as HPLC, ICP, GC, Karl Fisher, and/or other basic laboratory equipment is preferred.

  • A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or similar discipline is preferred.

  • Previous experience working in a quality control or FDA regulated environment is preferred.

  • Candidate must be detail oriented with strong documentation and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing for long periods of time

  • This is a 12 hour shift, (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off) and will either be on days or nights (not a rotation)

  • Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.

  • Walk to all levels and areas of the process plant and work through seasonal temperature changes

  • In emergency staffing situations, may be called in to help out.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

89520BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

Ref ID:

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

  • Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

  • Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

  • Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

  • Paid time off including paid holidays.

  • Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

  • Tuition assistance.

  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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