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The Andersons, Inc.
Quality Control Lead - Transloading
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What they do
A Quality Control Laboratory Technician ensures that manufactured products meet safety standards and company specifications. Works in laboratories examining products, taking samples and conducting experiments. Reports imperfections and makes recommendations for improvements.
$49,266 / year median in New Mexico
+7% projected growth
Job Description
As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it's needed most. Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it's helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global. What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders. About The Andersons, Inc. The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com . Position Summary This position is responsible for conducting and overseeing the sampling and testing of sand and proppant products at the North Branch processing facility to ensure compliance with API and
ISO-13503-2
quality standards. The Quality Control Lead maintains the quality control laboratory, trains and develops technicians on standard operating procedures, and promotes a strong culture of safety for personnel and equipment. This role ensures all products meet or exceed industry specifications while supporting the maintenance of laboratory processes, equipment, and testing practices. The position also collaborates with departments such as procurement, accounting, and human resources to support efficient lab operations and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a safety-focused leader with strong quality control expertise, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to train, mentor, and work effectively across multiple functional areas. Key Responsibilities Maintain the standards of the quality control lab, which includes training employees in standard procedures, safety polices and company policies Maintain processes and equipment and interact with other functional areas such as procurement and accounting to maintain the lab Communicate with management and customers. Predict, plan and interact with operations to strategically target productions goals that align with quality standards Perform additional testing and tasks including: sample gathering ,analysis of sand/proppants, , air quality sampling and monitoring, data entry and analysis, assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to operations, equipment maintenance and calibration Observe, report, troubleshoot, and correct situations that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety concerns Participate in daily safety briefings and complete thorough shift changeovers Maintain work area in a clean, orderly condition What is Expected of You and Others at This Level Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience Completes a variety of atypical assignments Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments Works with a limited degree of supervision Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level Customer Focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Collaborates
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Values Differences
- Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Optimizes Work Processes
- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Instills Trust
- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity Ensures Accountability
- Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments Being Resilient
- Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate's Degree preferred 3-5 years' relevant experience required Physical Requirements and Working Environment Ability to work inside and outside in environmental conditions and may include extremes in temperatures Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time Exposure to dust, chemicals, hazardous materials etc.