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.SummaryCHS Ethanol in Rochelle, IL has an exciting opportunity in our Grain Processing Division. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure all products have met all governing specifications and to ensure all the internal Quality Control Testing programs are effective and consistent. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be detail oriented.Responsibilities
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are being followed at all times.
Perform routine testing (physical, organoleptic, and chemical) on inbound, in-process and finished products in a timely manner.
Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) when performing in-house testing and collect/prepare samples for outside lab testing.
Document all QA checks concurrently using Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and verify operator checks are being performed and documented as required.
Identify, segregate and place products on hold when the product or process is out of specification.
Perform ATP and microbial swabbing of equipment and surfaces.
Be a Food Safety Champion on the floor while supporting food safety and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Investigate product or process deviations to determine root cause and prepare written reports.
Perform additional testing as needed.
Participate in training opportunities to further food safety and quality knowledge.
Maintain clean and safe work area at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to work overtime if needed.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
1+ years of experience in IT Quality Management and/or Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance
High School diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred in Statistics, Physics, Math, Science, Engineering, or Business
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
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.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.