Grain Inspector; Part-Time​/Afternoon

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labeling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations.

It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

• Part-time

No experience required – training will be provided.

Pay: $16.00/hr.

Shift: Monday – Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm, some Saturdays

Benefits:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

• Grain Inspectors take on a diverse set of responsibilities to ensure the seamless operation of the facility, which includes tasks such as sample probing, commodity grading, testing, as well as general maintenance.
• Ensure proper flow of sample testing through the facility and steady flow of grain to the facility.
• Act as a back-up to Grain Prober/Sampler.
• Responsible for accuracy in reporting results; record test results and provide information to the client of grain truck driver.
• Represent Eurofins Grain Inspection to client company by acting as a liaison between facility and client grain company merchandisers.
• Test samples of grain by accepted industry practice using visual procedure and computerized equipment, test sample for weight, moisture, foreign material, damage; including potential mycotoxin and non-gmo testing.
• Assist in training incoming Grain Inspectors in all aspects of grain inspection and respective testing.
• Assist in evaluating ability and readiness of new inspectors to assume responsibility for testing.
• Demonstrate ability to operate all required basic lab equipment within department in accordance to USDA grain standards.
• Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices related to the public and our customers.

• Required Qualities/Profile
• Personal Qualities/Profile
• Safety First Mentality
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action‑oriented
• Responsive to clients’ safety and PPE requirements
• Proficient computer skills and;
  Fluent in Microsoft suite programs (Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred
• Initial Education Background
• High school diploma or GED, preferred with 0-3 years’ experience

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, and communicate effectively.
• Use different types of equipment and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision and distance vision.
• Ability to stand for long periods, repetitive movements, presence of stairs.

• Noise level is usually quiet to moderate. Laboratory setting that involves dust, glassware, and others working in close proximity.
• Temperature‑controlled environment.
• Allergens present.
• Dust present.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Compensation: Hourly: $16.00

Schedule: Monday – Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm, some Saturdays

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.