Position Overview

In the last 75 years The Andersons Inc. has grown from a single grain elevator to an essential agribusiness with diverse interests in the commodity merchandising renewables and plant nutrient industries. But what has remained constant throughout the decades is how deeply we are committed to service. We take pride in our dedication to safety innovation and our contributions to the agricultural sector.

As we continue to grow and evolve we are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a full time Grain Quality Specialist at our Monroe WI location. This position is responsible for ensuring that all food safety requirements are being followed at the assigned plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Supervisor to ensure food safety/quality objectives are met
• Ensure plant sanitation efforts are effective and documented
• Manage the daily needs of the assigned siteâs Safe Quality Food SQF based Quality Management System
• Perform investigational process to prevent and eliminate microbiological concerns
• Manage the siteâs integrated environmental management program
• Perform customer service complaint investigations
• Lead the plant in maintaining SQF certification status
• Create and update plant food safety and quality programs as needed
• Complete needed internal audits of facility and grounds as well as traceability audits and mock recalls
• Investigate food safety incidents discuss related issues and prepare plans for improvement
• Monitor and manage the plantâs Integrated Pest Control Program
• Monitor incoming packaging ingredients etc. for deficiencies and communicate any issues
• Verify and validate all daily food safety and quality tests are being performed
• Manage finished product and raw material status through the companyâs Enterprise Resource Planning ERP system

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Performs routine entry-level assignments
• Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
• Receives instruction guidance and direction

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelorâs Degree required or the equivalent in work experience
• 1-3 yearsâ relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Both office and plant environment
• May be required to travel to other Andersons sites to assist in internal audits
• Usually work a standard work week normal business hours but may be required to work overtime hours
• Extensive computer work
• Frequent deadline pressures
• Manage numerous projects in progress at any given time
• Comply with all Andersons safety regulations
• Exposure to machinery forklifts and related production equipment

Benefits

• Generous paid time off to ensure work-life balance including Accrued Vacation Floating Holidays Sick Time and more
• 401k with employer matching
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersonsâ Statement of Principles.