Quality Technician II - Topeka, KS

Job Description

• Ability to complete all tasks assigned to the Quality Technicians in each plant.
• Ability to fill in when needed to support production with Quality needs.
• Maintain Quality department personnel Schedule.
• Support Quality Manager in customer complaint investigations by submitting requested reports of issues, findings and discrepancies to the Quality Manager.
• Support Quality Manager in coordinating customer specific requests and communicating issues, findings and discrepancies to the Quality Manager.
• Review production Quality documents for accuracy. Inform Quality Manager and production of discrepancies. Ability to determine and / or initiate quality holds based on review of documents.
• Organize and maintain retain samples.
• Review Quality Hold Log for issues to investigate and report findings to Quality Manager for dispositions.
• Participate in formal release activities as necessary.
• Participate in customer release information for requesting shipping release.
• Assist Quality Manager with document verification and implementation as allowed.
• Support Quality Manager in executing the quality hold program and investigation of quality hold materials by submitting requested reports of issues, findings and discrepancies to the Quality Manager.
• Maintain customer sampling.
• Maintain finished product sampling and environmental monitoring program.
• Maintain record hard copy and electronic copy filing.
• Maintain FSMA additional environmental sampling per release protocol.
• Support Quality Manager in maintaining product sampling matrices, product specifications and sight samples, communicate revisions to the necessary personnel as needed.
• Composite appropriate samples for various testing at an outside laboratory as instructed by Quality Manager.
• Responsibility to identify food safety and / or product integrity issues and to initiate and record actions for issues reported.
• Responsibility to communicate and review any information deemed necessary, including but not limited to, food safety, product integrity, formulas, specifications and / or changes, with Quality Manager.
• Authority to purchase necessary chemicals and lubricants.
• Responsibility to maintain overall plant sanitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF : 101300BR

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

The pay for this position is expected to be :

$20.50 / hour

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including :

Additional benefits include :

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

Req / Job ID

101300BR

Ref ID

#LI-DNI