To assist with duties providing support to quality control supervisor and to production personnel in keeping all production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, and maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures and to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s). To inspect and test raw materials and finished product in compliance with established requirements. We offer: + **$22/hour** starting base rate + **$1,000 Sign-On Bonus** + Medical, dental, and vision eligibility **first of the month following date of hire** + **3 Weeks of PTO** your first year, prorated based on hire date + 401(k) with employer match + Paid holidays **JOB QUALIFICATIONS:** Education: High school diploma or GED required. Post high school education in chemistry, food sciences or related preferred. Experience: Food/Feed manufacturing sanitation experience preferred. Chemistry or microbiology lab experience preferred. Experience in feed or food industries preferred. **ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:** + Adhere to company policy and procedures. + Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. + Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) + Maintain a positive and respectful attitude. + Demonstration of professionalism to all team members, clients, vendors and customers. + Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. + Assists with the completions of reports requested by management. + Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Sanitation** + 100% adherence to all company established chemical, safety and cleaning policies and procedures. + Execute sanitation schedule: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual. + Responsible for maintaining a clean plant, inside and out. + Able to use industrial cleaning chemicals and understand chemical safety and chemical handling procedures. + Sanitize and clean machines and machine parts using chemicals, high pressure hoses, spraying and scrubbing. + Follow a specific sanitizing process. + Reassemble machines as necessary. + Trash and recycling removal. + Sanitize plant floors, drains, walls, and shelves. + Perform record keeping and data tracking; responsible for completing the plant’s Master Sanitation Schedule. + Continuously improve the sanitation process. + Sanitation Technicians will cover each other in the absence of a Sanitation Technician or qualified personnel. **Lab** + Perform the inspection and testing of raw materials to assure vendor compliance with specifications and established procedures. + Inspect, test, and monitor current production in accordance with established procedures to assure compliance to required specifications; report findings to Quality Control Supervisor for needed changes or adjustments. + Follow lab standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and methods. + Interpret data as it pertains to quality assurance specifications. + Places non-conforming production on a “hold” status and follows through with retesting when needed. + Performs technical operations such as taking and/or shipping samples, examining/analyzing product, recording results and taking appropriate action in accordance with established procedures. + Cleans, maintains, and sanitizes all equipment used in the quality control area according to established sanitary rules, regulations, and maintenance/calibration procedures. + Basic cleaning of the lab including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning the counters. + Inputting analytical data for raw materials, in process, and finished goods into the computerized lab management system. + Assists the Quality Control Supervisor on other quality assurance activities as needed such as corrective action investigation. + As a member of the quality control team, shares responsibility for assuring the products manufactured at APC are safe and meet the customer’s quality standards. + In the absence of the Quality Control Lab Technician, the Quality Control Supervisor or other qualified personnel will cover the duties of the role. **JOB REQUIREMENTS:** + Reporting to work on time for every assigned shift. + Able to work in a team environment and assist in other work-related areas as requested. + Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, storage, use, measurement of concentrations. + Knowledge of SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures). + Knowledge on the proper steps involved in cleaning and sanitation. + Proven interaction and leadership with chemical suppliers. + Knowledge of tools and equipment used for effective cleaning and sanitation. + Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. + Must be able to read and write in English. + Proficient with computers and knowledge of word, excel and constructing basic spreadsheets and charts. + Able to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations. + General knowledge of processing, manufacturing and quality control procedures as they relate to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). + Ability to learn, understand and implement a wide variety of processing methods to assure compliance with established sanitation and processing procedures. + Ability to learn testing methods, including instrumentation testing for protein, moisture, color, ash, and sediment. + Ability to accurately and legibly record a variety of data, including testing data. + Knowledge, skill and ability to operate routine lab equipment. + Ability to effectively communicate complex information, both orally and in writing. + Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activities. + Ability to use computer equipment, and basic office equipment. + Ability to handle multiple tasks. + Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required. + Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information when required. + Ability to interact professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and customers, while maintaining the best interest of the company at all times. + Ability to work overtime as required. **BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season) **Key:** Occasional = 0% - 33% Frequent = 34% - 66% Continuous = 67% - 100% N/A = Not Applicable Standing - Continuous Sitting - Occasional Walking - Frequent Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent Reaching Above Shoulder - Frequent Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional **Working on Heights:** Unprotected Heights - Occasional Protected Heights - Frequent Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials Weighing from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent **Hand Movements:** Recording Data - Continuous Operating Office Equipment - Frequent Operating Computer - Frequent Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Occasional Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes Color Definition - Yes Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes Office - Yes Multiple Locations - Yes Plant - Yes Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Yes Rough Terrain - Yes Other - N/A **BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:** This job requires the mental capabilities to comprehend, analyze and effectively communicate complex information resulting from the performance of lab procedures. Logical thinking, calculating abilities and common sense are also necessary to accomplish these job duties. **WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to operating and moving machinery and vibration, and outside weather conditions year around. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and requires hearing protection. Additional exposures include biohazards, odors, occasional use of hazardous chemicals, and wet floors. Participates in E-Verify \#SAPC LGI’s foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries. Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and – above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application. What’s more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.