Quality Technician Level 1

Agropur

95d • $23

About The Position

The Quality Technician I supports Agropur’s commitment to food safety and quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with Quality programs. The Quality Technician I is responsible for ensuring organization standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed to preserve integrity of the products while providing feedback for continuous improvements for the Quality System. Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! We are looking for a Quality Technician in Luxemburg, Wisconsin USA. The Quality Technician supports Agropur’s commitment to food safety and quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with Quality programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Science, Food Science or Chemistry field preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of production/food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and sampling requirements required.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform various testing including in-line sensory testing, in-line titratable acidity testing, in-line pH testing, equipment sponge swabbing, in-line production sampling, etc.
• Support adherence and continuous improvement of pre-requisite programs including GMP’s, training, calibration, pest management, cleaning/sanitation, environmental monitoring, and allergen control.
• Comply with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) program and help maintain the program in the production facility.
• Work with Production on the Quality Systems during manufacturing process and consult with production to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
• Actively participate in sustaining all certifications that Agropur Ingredients holds including SQF, NFS, Kosher, Organic, Certified Gluten Free, and Halal.
• Follow through with changes to existing products in response to complaints, customer requests, or cost-saving activity.
• Calculate and review specifications on testing data and enter data into Quality Laboratory Information Management System.

Benefits

• Starting Rate: $23.93/hour
• Hybrid Schedule: 7 AM to 7 PM three to four days a week, and every third weekend from 6 AM to 2 PM.
• Sunday Double Time
• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00 - $1.50
• Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Healthy work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees