Quality Technician I - 1st shift

Emmi Roth•Stoughton, WI

About The Position

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry. Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey! Summary Performs audits to verify compliance with policies, procedures, and practices. Conducts product testing as needed. Identifies correction action to be taken to resolve issues from the audit.

Requirements

Associates Degree or combination of High School Diploma and two years of quality inspection experience
HACCP certification within first year
Preventative Controls for Qualified Individual Certification, or within first year
Valid Driver’s license and insurance
A personal vehicle is required, depending on location
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
Ability to perform algebraic calculations
Intermediate computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with automated equipment
Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
History of good attendance
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented nature
Ability to work with moderate supervision

Nice To Haves

Microbiology and food safety training, preferred
Knowledge of cheesemaking, Pasteurization Milk Ordinance (PMO), and food safety, preferred

Responsibilities

Daily environmental sampling and testing of finished goods and products
Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to necessary personnel
Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests
Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database
Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
Participate in internal, 3rd party, and customer audits, as needed
Assist with hold and non-conformance investigations, as needed
Communicate with Quality Manager, Production Manager, and Plant manager on lab results and quality improvements
Order supplies
Attend staff and department meetings
Actively participate on EOE Teams that improve workplace safety, reduce waste and improve factory efficiencies
May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend work.
Maintain, organize, and clean lab and equipment
Performs all other duties as assigned
Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury
Complete all required training in a timely manner
Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, FSSC 22000)