Food Health Inspector Jobs in Hamilton, OH (NOW HIRING)

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

1. 1. Overall Objectives and Responsibilities
      1. Grain Inspectors take on a diverse set of responsibilities to ensure the seamless operation of the facility, which includes tasks such as sample probing, commodity grading, testing, as well as general maintenance.
      2. Ensure proper flow of sample testing through the facility and steady flow of grain to the facility.
      3. Act as a back-up to Grain Prober/Sampler.
      4. Responsible for accuracy in reporting results; record test results and provide information to the client of grain truck driver.
      5. Represent Eurofins Grain Inspection to client company by acting as a liaison between facility and client grain company merchandisers.
      6. Relay information to the grain operations manager for proper action
      7. Process necessary paperwork required by the client company and Eurofins Grain Inspection
      8. Inspect and grain grade samples in a timely manner.
      9. Test samples of grain by accepted industry practice using visual procedure and computerized equipment, test sample for weight, moisture, foreign material, damage; including potential mycotoxin and non-gmo testing.
      10. Assist in training incoming Grain Inspectors in all aspects of grain inspection and respective testing. Assist in evaluating ability and readiness of new inspectors to assume responsibility for testing.
      11. Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
      12. Demonstrate ability to operate all required basic lab equipment within department in accordance to USDA grain standards.
      13. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
      14. Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Department Leader or supervisor.
      15. Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.
      16. Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees.  Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. 
      17. Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices related to the public and our customers.
      18. Perform other related duties as assigned.

1. 1. Required Qualities/Profile
      1. Personal Qualities/Profile
         1. Safety First Mentality
         2. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
         3. Responsive, independent problem solver and action-oriented
         4. Responsive to clients’ safety and PPE requirements
         5. Proficient computer skills and; Fluent in Microsoft suite programs (Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred
      2. Initial Education Background
         1. High school diploma or GED, preferred with 0-3 years’ experience
      3. Physical Requirements
         1. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
         2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and communicate effectively. The employee is required to use different types of equipment and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
         3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
         4. Additional requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time, repetitive movements, and the presence of stairs.
      4. Work Environment
         1. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Laboratory setting that involves dust, glassware, and others working in close proximity.
         2. Temperature controlled environment.
         3. Allergens present
         4. Dust present

*Must have reliable transportation

Compensation:

• $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Regular: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

• Training: Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.