Quality Technician - Colby, WI

3378802No5998548410.00.022-Jul-2026Quality Technician - Colby, WIOperations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities Quality Technician - Colby, WI

General Requirements

• Follow time and attendance guidelines in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment and accept and follow directions.
• Capable of accurately operating a scale and various machinery safely using basic controls.
• Attention to detail and able to multi-task.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to use computer programs and maintain spreadsheets in Excel.

Occasi of shift Regularly = 41-60% of shift Frequently = 60-90% of shift C of shift

Quality Control Requirements

• Appreciation for cleanliness and sanitation, keeping work area clean and organized.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and its importance.
• Follow & monitor to assure all Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines are implemented & followed.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear appropriate apparel for the job.
• Report any suspicious activity related to food defense.

Note: Required to report food safety problems or concerns immediately to a person with authority to initiate action as indicated on the organizational chart.

Safety Requirements

• Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to the tasks in your job.
• Practice safe lifting techniques, bending and lifting with your legs, not your back.
• Pivot with your feed avoiding twisting at the waist.
• Be aware of your surroundings, watch for forklift traffic & trip hazards such as pallets or cords.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job you are doing.
• Maintain proper guards and safety devices when working with machinery and on catwalks.
• Never operate equipment for which you have not been properly trained or certified for.

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Member of following Teams

• Internal Audits
• Quality

Job Responsibilities

• Perform various quality assurance tasks.

• Daily Food Safety Log Verification

• Daily walkthrough the lines to ensure compliance with GMPs and Quality Policies.

• Assist with the completion of the New Item Set-up form through reminder emails to those with open tasks

• Review temperature recording charts for refrigerated areas in the facility (Madgetech)

• Assist with the CAPA Log

• Add findings and corrective actions to the log this includes information from weekly GMPs, Monthly Facility Audits, and Pest Control Inspections.

• Print the most current CAPA log for the Facilities Maintenance Technician weekly

• Verify items have been completed

• Assist with the maintenance of the Register of Documents

• Complete requested On-site USDA Inspector Document Requests

• Complete customer documentation requests.

• Send the first notification email for the GMP Audit Schedule weekly (Mondays)

• Send the first notification email for the Facility Audit Schedule (first week of month)

• Send out reminder emails to ensure on-time completion for both GMP and Facility audits

• Findings are pulled from RedZone and posted to the Media Panel upon completion

• Beginning of each month, gather and enter the information for the Moe's Report and send out to LOL

• Conduct environmental swabbing for as listed in the Environmental Monitoring Program.

• Weekly:

• Listeria - Thursdays

• APC - Tuesdays

• Coliform - Wednesdays

• Monthly:

• Swab drains for Salmonella

• Conduct yeast and mold air plate testing

• Prepare and review the 3rd Party Lab Testing Request Form for environmental swabs

• Review and enter results into RedZone

• Relay any corrective action requests to the Quality and Sanitation Teams

• R&D Responsibilities include:

• Sample Cooks

• Sample preparation (mixing sample ingredients).

• Cook R&D samples.

• Keep sample stock organized and inventoried.

• Sample Shipments

• Package samples to be sent to customers.

• Create/Complete packing lists to be sent with samples

• Perform Annual Audits

• Pest Prevention

• Glass & Brittle Plastic

• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by Vice President of Research and Development, Senior Quality Manager or Quality Supervisor.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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111061BRColbyWI - Wisconsin #LI-LD1 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 www.adm.com.#LI-Onsite #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 lawBenefits 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:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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 range for this position is expected to be between:

$49,000.00 - $87,300.00