Greenfield is looking for a
Technician - Corn Analyst to join its growing team. The main responsibilities of this position are to welcome and provide excellent customer service to truckers on site. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that grain corn received conforms to expected specifications.
Founded in 1989, Greenfield Global is one of the world's leading suppliers of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom solutions and fuel ethanol to businesses worldwide, serving diverse markets including renewable fuels, beverages, life sciences, food and industrial products. With 5 distilleries, 5 blending facilities and 9 warehouses, Greenfield efficiently fulfills over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries. The company operates a major anaerobic digestion facility, which converts 120,000 tonnes of organic matter into renewable natural gas every year. Greenfield's low-carbon ethanol contributes to decarbonization efforts, and its team innovates in sustainable fuels such as green hydrogen, methanol, aviation fuel and renewable natural gas. Headquartered in Toronto, this family-owned business has consistently been recognized at Platinum level by Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2015.
Your Profile Is Actively Sought If
- You are able to offer excellent customer service;
- You have a sense of responsibility and are self-reliant;
- You have initiative and are in solution mode;
- You can demonstrate empathy and flexibility;
- You can carry out analyses rigorously and meticulously;
- You can communicate problems clearly (orally and in writing);
- You enjoy working as part of a team with various stakeholders;
- You are comfortable using the Office suite.
- Experience in customer service is an asset.
- Have a grain grading license (If not qualified, a one-week training session will be given with the ITA) is an asset.
Job responsibilities as a Technician - Corn Analyst
- Welcome and check-in truckers upon arrival;
- Sample and test incoming grain corn according to work instructions and official grain grading guide (moisture, specific weight, MFCC, etc.);
- Determine the grade of grain corn before receiving it, to ensure that the company obtains the quality it has paid for;
- Guide truckers on site;
- Ensure that truckers entering the site have received/are up to date with their safety training;
- Perform required analyses (e.g. toxins) using kits and compile data;
- Communicate results to contacts if product does not meet expectations;
- Follow-up on deviations and non-conformities;
- Contribute to site surveillance and safety;
- Take charge of unforeseen situations and be able to use good judgment to guide decision-making;
- Maintain statistical database;
- Participate as required in root cause analysis program and/or continuous improvement group;
- Maintain and calibrate equipment;
- Send samples for external analysis;
- Control official documents;
- Track products required for analyses;
- Participate in ISO system maintenance.
Total Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Formal and informal training opportunities
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick leave
- Vacation time exceeding industry standards
- Bonus program
- Company-funded retirement savings program with individual contribution options
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Organizational culture focused on growth and development, commitment and communication
Core values
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Respect
- Commitment
- Openness to change
- Team spirit
Fundamental principles
- Innovation: We constantly seize opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet our customers' requirements.
- Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to make the most of our existing products and to develop customized solutions to meet our customers' needs.
- Responsibility: Our commitment to giving back to local communities goes beyond results. We give back to the planet by transforming renewable resources into low-carbon fuels and chemicals.
- Agility: Our team is not only fast, we have the flexibility and creativity to respond to customer needs to develop tailor-made and timely solutions.
- Discipline: In every plant, for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while adhering to the highest regulatory standards.