Job DetailsJob Location: Hereford, TX 79045Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly
Prepare and analyze all wheat and flour product samples including the chemical testing of ingredients, mycotoxins, and pesticide residuals; the physical analysis of moistures, ashes, falling numbers (amylase activity in flour, sprout damage in wheat), flour stability, pH, and the visual observation of color and sensory observation of odors.
Assure that products are safe and conform to all regulatory, internal, and customer standards. Immediately report any nonconformance and/or deviation to the supervisor or QA manager.
Prepare product samples to be sent to third party laboratory for additional testing.
Assist in conducting investigations into customer complaints and/or product non-compliance.
Practice and enforce GMP’s, food safety principles, and sanitation in the laboratory and throughout the facility.
Assist the Manager in preparation of Certificates of Analysis and/or review certificates of analysis for the product and ensure they are included with the outgoing loads.
Sample management retention/filing and maintaining retained samples.
Tailing inspections and documentation.
Work closely with production and PLW personnel to communicate quality/food safety concerns.
Assist with verifying laboratory equipment calibrations.
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the QA laboratory and food safety programs.
Qualifications
High School Diploma with 1 year of quality assurance lab experience in a food processing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Training is provided on the job.
Safety training is required and provided by the company in group settings, as well as computer-based training.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Available to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and shift work may be required.
Working Conditions:
This position requires physical efforts such as straining, pulling, lifting, working, and standing and walking on concrete floor.
Exposure to elements such as noise, minable dust, cold and hot temperatures.
Extreme climate or climate variation.
Heat up to 100 degrees and low 40 degrees.
Changes of >30 degrees within a shift.
Exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards, especially forklifts.
Climb ladders.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance (first day of the month after start date)
Health Savings, and or Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Accident Insurance, optional
Critical Illness Insurance, optional
401K, Employer Match
PTO & Vacation Pay
9 Paid Holidays
Company Product Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
Company Incentive Plan
Bereavement Pay
Relocation Available
Utah Flour Milling dba Greenfield Milling is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.
Prepare and analyze all wheat and flour product samples including the chemical testing of ingredients, mycotoxins, and pesticide residuals; the physical analysis of moistures, ashes, falling numbers (amylase activity in flour, sprout damage in wheat), flour stability, pH, and the visual observation of color and sensory observation of odors.
Assure that products are safe and conform to all regulatory, internal, and customer standards. Immediately report any nonconformance and/or deviation to the supervisor or QA manager.
Prepare product samples to be sent to third party laboratory for additional testing.
Assist in conducting investigations into customer complaints and/or product non-compliance.
Practice and enforce GMP’s, food safety principles, and sanitation in the laboratory and throughout the facility.
Assist the Manager in preparation of Certificates of Analysis and/or review certificates of analysis for the product and ensure they are included with the outgoing loads.
Sample management retention/filing and maintaining retained samples.
Tailing inspections and documentation.
Work closely with production and PLW personnel to communicate quality/food safety concerns.
Assist with verifying laboratory equipment calibrations.
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the QA laboratory and food safety programs.
Qualifications
High School Diploma with 1 year of quality assurance lab experience in a food processing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Training is provided on the job.
Safety training is required and provided by the company in group settings, as well as computer-based training.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Available to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and shift work may be required.
Working Conditions:
This position requires physical efforts such as straining, pulling, lifting, working, and standing and walking on concrete floor.
Exposure to elements such as noise, minable dust, cold and hot temperatures.
Extreme climate or climate variation.
Heat up to 100 degrees and low 40 degrees.
Changes of >30 degrees within a shift.
Exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards, especially forklifts.
Climb ladders.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance (first day of the month after start date)
Health Savings, and or Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Accident Insurance, optional
Critical Illness Insurance, optional
401K, Employer Match
PTO & Vacation Pay
9 Paid Holidays
Company Product Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
Company Incentive Plan
Bereavement Pay
Relocation Available
Utah Flour Milling dba Greenfield Milling is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.
Job ID: 523236227
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026
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