Quality Assurance Specialist - 3rd Shift

Holmen Cheese LLC•Holmen, WI

10h•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Holmen Cheese has an exceptional opportunity to join our team as a 3rd shift Quality Specialist. Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Quality Specialist will coordinate and execute day-to-day QA/QC tasks, working closely with all levels of production staff. Assists with 3rd party audits and regulatory inspections. Supports the production lines as needed; may assist with R&D projects and other special projects. Proactively and continuously works to expand knowledge specific to the process and products made in the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology preferred. Relevant experience can be substituted for education requirement
Three years of experience in a food/dairy manufacturing environment preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP software, required

Responsibilities

Perform preventative control and critical control point checks or verifications as determined by the food safety program
Perform sanitation verification, petrifilm plating, pathogen swabbing and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
Record and file of all relevant record logs and documentation
Monitor implementation of Food Safety and Quality Programs by performing in-process checks, and finished product inspection
Assist quality management with root cause investigations, CAPA, and internal audits
Collect and evaluate product samples for Research and Development and organize and maintain lab retains.
Work directly with production staff on testing protocols and requirements to meet and exceed quality and safety requirements. Ensures production management is aware of deviations from requirements
May assist in pre-operational inspection on all operating equipment along with production
Assist with trouble-shooting processing lines and provide solutions to operations that target manufacturing and food safety requirements
Evaluate incoming and staged raw material, on hold product, and informs appropriate management personnel as required
Identify potential hazards and investigate solutions and bring them to management’s attention for additional action