In Process Quality Technician - Nights

AMPI • Sanborn, IA

5d

About The Position

The In Process Quality Technician performs routine in-process testing during cheese production runs to monitor product quality. The role records and analyzes test data, communicates results to production staff and supervisors, and collaborates with the production team on real-time process adjustments to reduce undergrades and improve product consistency. The technician uses and maintains laboratory equipment, follows SQF standards and company quality systems, and helps maintain a clean, organized, food-safe laboratory and work area. This position has heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities. All AMPI employees are expected to report employee safety, food safety, and food quality issues to personnel of authority. The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be expanded by management; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-process testing during cheese production runs to monitor product quality.
• Accurately record laboratory test data and communicate results to production staff and supervisors.
• Analyze test results and collaborate with the production team on real-time process adjustments to reduce undergrades and improve product consistency.
• Use and maintain laboratory equipment to test product characteristics.
• Ensure testing, procedures, and documentation comply with SQF standards and company quality systems.
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively with production, quality, and management teams.
• Identify product-quality trends or issues and escalate them as necessary.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe laboratory and work area.
• Participate in internal audits, training, and continuous improvement activities.
• Report employee safety, food safety, and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED