PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for weighing incoming loaded trailers and printing weigh ticket. Works in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

     

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:                                   

·         Under minimal supervision, weigh incoming loaded trucks and print weigh tickets

·         Perform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

·         Collect samples from incoming feed ingredients and perform analyses to ensure ingredients are compliant with quality standard specifications; report non-compliant ingredients to appropriate personnel

·         Enter analysis data into database as required; communicate concerns with trends to nutritionist and Mill leadership

·         Gather and compile data, maintaining records and testing to comply with FDA regulations and to meet SF/SF certification requirements

·         Maintain FDA, FSMA, Food Safety Modernization Act, QA Manual and SOP procedures, revising as necessary to remain compliant

·         Conduct internal Quality Audits and participate in 3rd party, customer, and/ or internal audits

·         Collect and ship samples for shipment to external laboratories in compliance with company and government requirements

·         Monitor ingredient usage, including drug and micro inventories, and manage out of spec feed investigations; perform recalls when required

·         Train employees on quality policies and procedures to ensure proper sampling and required documentation is completed correctly; follow up to ensure compliance retraining as necessary

·         Manage plant pesticide program to ensure effectiveness when required

·         Other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

·         Basic computer skills

·         Ability to communicate and comprehend English (read, write, speak)

·         Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate

·         Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours

·         Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

·         Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

·         Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Ability to work outside with exposure to wet, cold, hot, humid and/or dusty environment year round

·         Ability to stand up to 8 hours

·         Work around strong animal odors

 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.