QA Rice Grader

Job Summary
Responsible for grading rice shipments and production samples in order to ensure that the final product remains within internal and customer specifications. Also has responsibility for monitoring and documenting food safety, including HARPC, inspections and verifications.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for food safety.
• Grade rice quality to Riceland, customer and USDA standards.
• Inspect labeling and package quality in accordance with the quality program.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis and distribute accordingly.
• Perform inspections and verifications as outlined by the food safety plan.
• Inspect food safety equipment for foreign material.
• Verify proper function of food safety equipment.
• Correctly document all tasks associated with both the food safety and quality programs.
• Release acceptable product for shipment utilizing WCS and other means as required.
• Hold unacceptable product from shipment utilizing WCS and other means as required.
• Report quality and food safety issues to supervision and management as required.
• Acquire and maintain files samples as needed.
• Work in various product shipping areas as assigned.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Work safely in accordance with the safety program.
• Attend training and informative meetings as required.
• Maintain compliance with any applicable 3rd party certification (ex: SQF).
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or GED is required.

Length of Training Required:
6 months – 1 year

Special Training:
Rice grading consistent with both Riceland and USDA standards, Moisture Meter operation, NIR oil analysis operation

Supervision Required:
Occasional

Skills Required:
Good eyesight. Ability to read and follow instructions and procedures. Legible writing. Ability to perform intermediate math functions. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Basic computer skills, especially within a Windows based environment. Ability to work with little or no supervision.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF JOB
Physical Abilities: Long periods of short distance vision work required. Must sit down for long periods. Will be required to lift, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, kneel, climb, walk and stand in various environmental conditions. Must be able to ride a man-lift. Must be able to work alone.