Quality Assurance Technician at Circle S Ranch in Richburg, South Carolina

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Technician will process samples obtained from the receiving and feed production floor, as well as prepare and process samples for NIR scan, and PDI testing. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt position.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for processing via NIR, Dickie Johns, toxin tests, and shipping to various outside labs.


• Process samples on NIR, Dickie Johns, and toxin tests.


• Preform PDI testing on finish feed.


• Toxin testing corn & wheat


• Supply routine reporting on test results using Excel, Outlook and other software.


• Testing for Stabilizers


• Backup Feed Ordering Department


• Assist in organizing training in FSMA, OSHA & safety.


• Backup inventory control


• Backup purchasing


• Monitor diesel fuel levels


• Daily feed ticket balancing


• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office programs.


• General business / accounting skills

Physical Abilities

• Position involves light to medium walking, standing, stooping, carrying and lifting of light to medium-weight materials (under 50 pounds).


• Requires visual acuity to read numbers, letters, and images; depth perception; hand and finger dexterity to use a keyboard at an advanced rate, and hand-eye coordination.


• Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to hear over phone and carry on routine conversations.

Work Environment

Office environment within the feed mill.