Technician I

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The position of a Technician will include duties as applicable but not limited to the following; all applicable duties of a Sampler; maintaining representative samples; keeping detailed and legible work records; the ability to identify unusual conditions;  and the proper use of equipment and procedures in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture standards and MidIowa Grain Inspections SOPs.

In addition as applicable must be able to oversee and identify proper and improper sampling process and procedures. Other duties may be required at location management discretion. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• At all times complies with MidIowa Grain Inspection Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Perform all sampling functions as outlined in the samplers job description
•  Ensuring duties are carried out in compliance with USDA/FGIS protocols and standards while taking into consideration customer safety and sampling site requirements
• Produce official records
• Be required to pass all applicable exams to perform necessary functions
• Where applicable: be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly sit or stand for long periods of time; work at elevated heights; perform repetitive tasks and be capable of working in dusty environments
• Where applicable: able to start 1st shift as early as 5:00 a.m. with 2nd shift starting as late as posted hours; on call as needed position; MondayFriday core hours; with weekend hours when applicable
• Direct reports include: Location manager and/or inspectorincharge where applicable
• Location Management will provide study materials and adequate training
• May require some travel to different locations within the company 

Qualifications :

REQUIRED 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent Preferred

Must be 18 years or older Required

Basic Language and Math Skills Required

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

None Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

None Required

TRAVEL

Local travel will be mandatory to location sites; travel will vary from week to week

EQUIPMENT

This job operates in an office/and or offsite environment. This role routinely uses grain inspection equipment computers and phones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical/Sensory Demands Frequency Requirements:

Stand Constantly

Move or traverse Constantly

Sit Occasionally

Use hands Constantly

Reach with hands and arms Constantly

Climb or balance Occasionally

Stoop kneel crouch or crawl Occasionally

Talk/hear Constantly

Taste/Smell Constantly

Lift/carry/push or pull Frequently 50 lbs

WORK CONDITIONS / EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Location of the Job: Clinton IA United States 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Hours vary per location and customers daily needs requiring incumbent to have a flexible schedule including holidays and weekend. Hours generally start around 5am and end between 6 pm and 8 pm with multiple shifts.

  On Call/Flexible hourly 

  Longer hours evenings and/or weekend work will be necessary as job duties and  customers needs demand.

  Position requires occasional overtime

Environmental Conditions Requirements:

Wet or humid (nonweather) conditions: Occasionally

Work near moving mechanical pats:  None

Work in high precarious places: None

Fumes or airborne particles: None

Toxic or caustic chemicals: None

Outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally

Extreme cold (nonweather): None

Extreme heat (nonweather): None

Risk of electrical shock: None

Work with explosives: None

Risk of radiation: None

Vibration: Frequently

Biohazard: None

Other Physical/Work Environmental Exposures:

Vision Requirement:

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (threedimension vision ability to judge distance and threedimensional relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Ability to see color

Auditory Requirements:

Provide with specific auditory requirements:

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers light traffic)

Loud (examples: metal can manufacture department large earthmoving equipment)

Additional Information :

MidIowa Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime