Quality Assurance Auditor

Select Milk • Tomah, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mill Haven Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor in Tomah, Wisconsin. The role monitors operational processes for compliance with policies and procedures, including internal audits of batching, blending, and packaging. The auditor follows standard work methods and safe work habits to protect product integrity. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The position verifies production and packaging records, inspects products and auditing tools, supports production with out-of-specification products and non-conformances, and reports food safety issues for correction. It also performs laboratory and sampling work, including sample preparation, in-house microbiological testing, sensory analysis, data entry, environmental sampling, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness. The duties listed may be expanded by management as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of quality experience (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of quality experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess production-process procedures and inspect and calibrate auditing tools.
• Verify work order numbers, components, weights, and lot numbers against blend sheet records at critical points in production.
• Verify purchase orders, packaging components, raw materials, and signatures against packaging records.
• Audit blend sheets after batching and before production begins.
• Inspect blended products for damage, bad seals, hard product, or other irregularities that could affect blending.
• Assist production with out-of-specification product and non-conformance issues.
• Report food safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.
• Prepare production sample packets and laboratory testing folders.
• Composite samples and prepare them for further analysis.
• Check in and out sanitary scoops used for sampling and production, and clean and sanitize them.
• Review production tailings, record results, and bring findings to management's attention for evaluation.
• Dispose of laboratory retains.
• Enter laboratory data into Excel spreadsheets, including weekly environmental sample information.
• Fulfill sample requests and request laboratory supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow company safety processes and procedures.
• Create sample labels and sample incoming ingredients.
• Complete environmental sampling, create labels, and create and send batch logs to a third-party laboratory.
• Complete in-house microbiological testing and interpret results.
• Complete composite samples and sensory analysis.
• Maintain and clean the laboratory area as necessary.
• Conduct monthly GMP audits, including corrective actions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package focused on physical, financial, and emotional health, including standard health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays off.
• Uniform program.
• Shoe allowance.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Opportunities to support local communities.
• Opportunity to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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