Specialist, Quality - Grain

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About The Andersons, Inc. The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, visit

This position is responsible for ensuring that all food safety requirements are being followed at the assigned plant(s).

• Support the Plant Supervisor in achieving food safety and quality objectives
• Manage and maintain the site’s SQF-based Quality Management System and certification
• Oversee sanitation, environmental monitoring, and integrated pest control programs
• Lead food safety investigations, including microbiological concerns, incidents, and customer complaints, and implement corrective actions
• Develop, update, and audit food safety and quality programs, including internal audits, traceability exercises, and mock recalls
• Monitor incoming materials, validate daily food safety and quality testing, and manage product status within the ERP system

• 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

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments
• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)
• 1–3 years’ relevant experience required

• 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

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 Andersons' Statement of Principles.

Note:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.

The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender/Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note:

The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talen

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