Quality Assurance Tech Oils

A Day in the Life:

Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance to company and plant policies and procedures. Ensure that quality standards and process controls are being met by performing analytical testing and evaluation of materials and finished product. Cover for QA Technicians who are on vacation. Candidate must actively participate in Bunge's Employee Safety Policy and maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees.

Position Details: Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4 pm. Vacation coverage will be working Monday - Thursday 10-hour shifts 6:30am - 5pm or 8:30pm - 7am.

Starting pay is $17 - $24 per hour based on experience and knowledge. This role is eligible to receive an annual incentive bonus.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform plant wide food safety inspections and direct observation of CCP's
• Perform calibrations and compliance checks
• Perform verification of FSMA documentation
• Relieve all shifts of QA Techs for vacations
• Perform product start-up, changeovers/50th case and hourly moisture and salt analysis.
• Perform pressure tests on cup seals
• Test slurries for moisture and salt.
• Pull retain samples and evaluate product organoleptically and for shelf life.
• Place nonconforming product on Hold and release product for shipment.
• Perform viscosity measurements.
• Perform peroxide value, free fatty acid, IV and trans fat testing on incoming oil loads.
• Check incoming materials against the Certificate of Analysis
• Make and distribute Certificates of Analysis as directed.
• Make and fill chemical reagents as needed.
• Pull, pack and send out samples as directed.
• Perform microbial and environmental testing and interpret results as indicated.
• Perform pH testing.
• Perform Mettler Drop Point, SFC and Penetrometer testing when required
• Perform allergen testing
• Monitor production processes for proper codes and information
• Maintain QA's production log book
• Keep proper and accurate documentation of all lab testing and procedures.
• Enter test results into the computer
• Prepare and set up for the shift that follows you
• Train all new laboratory technicians
• Maintain a clean working environment. Follow GLP ( Good Laboratory Practices ) and GMP ( Good Manufacturing Practices )
• Perform special assignments and other duties as required.

Training Requirements: GLP, Laboratory and Food Safety. GMP, Allergens, Moisture and Salt Analysis, and Oil Testing. PCQI Training.

SQF Requirements: Food Safety Training, HACCP, document control, and verification.

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• High School graduate is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years working in a production environment.
• Must have quality - oriented attitude, able to meet deadlines and keep up with daily work schedule.
• Good communication, and math skills - both oral and written.
• Experience with GLP, GMP, and Food Safety Programs
• Must be able to work flexible hours, this may involve short notice of modified work schedule.
• Must be experienced with MS office platform (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Work requires long periods of standing, and walking in production facility, as much as 80% of the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:

• Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
• Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative, and efficient
• Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.

• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.

• Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.

• Time Off - Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.

• Less than 1 year: 10 days

• 1 - 4 years: 12 days

• 5 - 14 years: 17 days

• 15 - 19 years: 22 days

• 20 + years: 25 days

*Time is accrued per pay period and based on an 8-hour shift.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

* We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
* We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
* We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge