CALF Quality Assurance Field Technician

Organic Valley•Town of Portland, WI

2d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (Field) Technician is responsible for facility related quality assurance tasks at the Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative. These tasks require interaction with a wide variety of members from Organic Valley Production, QA, Warehouse, Transportation, and Accounting Departments located at Cashton campus, McMinnville, and La Farge locations. This is a safety sensitive role.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience with CROPP Cooperative, lab experience (dairy), or QA/QC practices with Production QA experience
High School diploma plus post-secondary training in a lab setting.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to demonstrate strong math skills, such as dilutions and unit conversions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to obtain State Licenses and Food Safety Certifications
Ability to multi-task several responsibilities simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
Willingness and ability to grow with a dynamic company.
Must be willing to work evening, weekends, and holiday hours as needed.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
Self directed and willing to work on routine tasks.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted on occasion.
Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights.
Ability to work within a hot and cold environment.
Ability to work around hazardous chemicals in production and laboratory environments with appropriate PPE.
Ability to reach above shoulders, bend at the waist, twist/turn.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural or Laboratory Science field preferred.

Responsibilities

Sampling and/or testing of ingredient, in-in process, or finished dairy products
Maintenance and calibration of plant and laboratory equipment
Monitoring and reporting of out of specification products
Obtain and Maintain necessary certifications for compliance with Food Safety, Regulatory and/or Testing programs
Compliance and enforcement of the principles of GMP, HACCP and GFSI (BRC) standards.
Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.
Perform facility audits.
Monitor (track and document) all necsesary documentation, verification of documented tasks.
Perform and report environmental swabbing.
Monitor sanitation and chemical usage.
Aid in Regulatory inspections
Enter data and assist with compilation of quality assurance reports and technical documents as needed.
Follow up and troubleshooting through phone, email and written communication when issues arise.
Perform general clerical duties as assigned.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly lab sanitation duties.
Assist with product archives, testing and studies.
Participate in product shelf-life studies as needed.
Other duties assigned by the QA (Field) Manager.
Provide R&D with support regarding testing of products.
Monitoring, purchasing, and maintenance of QA Supply inventories and associated GL accounts.
Train other QA (Field) Technicians on products, programs or procedures as assigned.
Identify areas of needed improvement and work towards alignment across department.
Support Product Specification generation and updates as needed
Handles confidential information with discretion.
Cross-train across locations to support department initiatives and CROPP Business resiliency

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
Financial advisors and seminars
Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
On-site all organic cafeterias