Careers

Major Function:

Accomplishing business objectives, supervising and maintaining efficient operations, and completing new development and existing expansion projects. Also serving as a direct back-up to the Chief Engineer, helping to oversee personnel and operations.

Major Duties:

1. Process Engineering: Act as a process engineer for all of AMS.
2. Equipment design and builds: Audit equipment purchasing, specification, and choosing contractor services.
3. Field Tech support: As required you may have to travel to inspect and observe equipment and operations in support of development projects.
4. Increases production staff effectiveness by orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining production employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
5. Seeks opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce costs during manufacture of product through engineered controls and equipment implementation.
6. Ensures contractors follow company GMP policies when on site.
7. Enforce all safety policies and report any safety incidents or potential hazards that need to be addressed by management or maintenance.
8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to provide support to production and warehouse teams as needed.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative style, works well with colleagues from other company functions and disciplines to accomplish objectives and share information.
• Hands-on approach with Maintenance and Production personnel, often joining them in working on projects and installation.
• A “do what it takes to get the job done” attitude. Exhibits pride in quality of workmanship and commitment of service to others.
• Able to explain the technical in terms understandable by non-technical colleagues.
• Generalist knowledge and experience across a variety of engineering disciplines, including strength in mechanical and electronics.
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; MS Project or other project software a plus.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in chemical, materials, and/or equivalent engineering degree
• Working knowledge of chemistry is a must
• Must be HACCP certified or able to obtain HACCP certification within 4 months of hire.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Exempt Position
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Major Function:

Manufacture and package chemical products according to instructions and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Major Duties:

1. Set up, operate, and monitor equipment used for producing and packaging products.
2. Measure, weigh, mix, and process chemical ingredients following established procedures to create finished products.
3. Monitor batches for quality and food safety parameters, including Critical Control Points and Control Points.
4. Record production, sanitation and test data accurately and legibly.
5. Draw samples of products for quality tests.
6. Fill containers with chemical products for sale or internal use.
7. Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas according to company procedures.
8. Promptly report all food safety, physical safety, and product quality issues.
9. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
10. Participate in cycle counts on a batch-by-batch basis.
11. Loading and unloading trucks per our shipping and receiving policy.
12. Loading and unloading bulk tankers per our shipping and receiving policy.
13. Building cleanliness inside and outside.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 60 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders repetitively.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protection Equipment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely and effectively operate production-related machinery including, but not limited to: forklifts, agitators, homogenizers, and drum tippers.
• Must be able to perform visual and olfactory observations.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• Proficient in reading and mathematics at the high school graduate level.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of chemical or food processing is preferred.
• GMP and HACCP training is a plus.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Hourly, Non-exempt position.
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Major Function:

Quality Control Technician’s main responsibilities are to provide direct verification of plant conformance to quality and regulatory standards, to provide support and guidance (written or verbal) to management, staff, and customers, and to provide training to staff as needed. Additionally, to manage and oversee documents for the company’s ISO 9001 and FSSC programs.

Major Duties:

1. Perform batch validation testing, corrections, and documentation (COA, etc.).
2. Maintain quality retains and records following AMS retention policies or practices.
3. Coordinate sampling and testing with outside laboratories (as needed).
4. Conduct Environmental Monitoring according to policy, coordinates and ship samples and maintain records.
5. Maintain quality/lab equipment calibrations and documentation of same.
6. General upkeep and supply of the assigned lab and work area (cleanliness, inventory of materials needed, resupply materials as necessary, etc.).
7. Support ERP efforts for QC functions.
8. Act as a primary backup/support for Quality Supervisor.
9. Assist with internal housekeeping audits.
10. Support sample request fulfillments.
11. Manage and maintain all controlled company documents.
12. Update and control procedure documents and forms.
13. Create and manage document hierarchy and process systems.
14. Assist and train employees in the use of controlled documents.
15. Ensure all documents meet set standards in terms of quality and compliance.
16. Coordinate all activities related to the document control procedure, including the distribution of documents and ensuring access.
17. Input document data into the standard registers ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date.
18. Implement and maintain document control processes and procedures.
19. Develop and maintain the comprehensive filing system and computer database for all documents to be retained in the document control center.
20. Manage the flow of documentation within the organization.
21. Maintain confidentiality around sensitive documentation.
22. Prepare reports and audits to help identify document inconsistencies.
23. Ensure all documents are up-to-date and accurately reflect current policies and procedures.
24. Other similar tasks as assigned by management in support of company objectives.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/sit for intermittent durations of time.
• Must be able to carry 40lbs

Additional Requirements:

• Must demonstrate good attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate complex technical information for projects and training.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Familiar with company concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks utilizing individual initiative.
• Must be able to work with subordinates, peers, and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
• Follow company’s food safety, chemical safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
• Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position in order to meet the needs of the company or department.
• All staff must report food safety and quality problems to personnel that can initiate action.
• Must obtain HACCP and PMQCI training and certification within six months of employment.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or associates degree in Chemistry, Life Science, or related field.
• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of laboratory experience.

Alternates:

In case of absence,

• Quality responsibilities are covered by Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, or R&D.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time, Exempt Position.
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Production Operator – Elkhorn

Major Function:

Aid with performing basic accounting functions which include Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Major Duties:

1. Administer the Chempax A/P functions. Vouching and researching incoming vendor invoices and matching with receiving documents. Communicates with personnel to reconcile expense reports and matching receipts as well as commissions for outside salesman. Inventory purchases and pricing are matched to vendor invoices and discrepancies reconciled with inventory control.
2. Administer the Chempax A/R functions. Invoicing customers while utilizing correct pricing and locating cost discrepancies. Verify correct salesperson associated with each customer; calculate commissions for payroll employees (before 2^nd payroll) and independent sales reps (before month-end). Update customer contact files as needed. Process CC payments and post checks, wires, ACH payments; reconcile daily. Collection calls/emails weekly re: past-due accounts. Process freight and storage billings. Ensure activity is correctly classified between locations.
3. Maintains accessible files for historical records.
4. Responsible for running specific reports for company-wide reporting from other departments.
5. Runs month-end reports to close each Dacator accounting module.
6. Backup for answering main phone line

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform standard office duties as needed.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a team player possessing an exceptional work ethic and ability to process multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess trustworthy characteristics that show sound judgment necessary to maintain highly sensitive materials and maintain relationships with management and coworkers.
• Must follow all company policies including but not limited to: food safety, chemical safety and general employee policies.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required, Associates Degree Preferred.
• At least three years of general ledger and bookkeeping experience are required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience with office and integrated business systems are necessary.
• Must possess characteristics that show sound judgement necessary to fulfill position duties and maintain relationships with vendors, customer and coworkers.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time Position.
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Inventory Specialist