Agropur · 1 week ago
Quality Technician I
Little Chute, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.73/hr - $25.73/hr
1+ years expAgropur is a leading dairy producer committed to food safety and quality. They are seeking a Quality Technician I to monitor and verify production parameters in accordance with Quality programs, ensuring adherence to organization standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Industrial
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
Notify lead/supervisor about any inconsistencies
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
Assist in maintaining cleanliness in production lines and 5S standards. Equipment and work areas are to be kept organized, clean and sanitary throughout the shift
Support product safety, quality and legality
Calculate and review specifications on testing data and enter data into Quality Laboratory Information Management System
Assist in determining product disposition regarding holds during the time of manufacturing
Actively participate in root cause analysis for corrective actions that occur during production and other product non-conformances within the plant
Perform startup inspections and hourly checks on production lines. (The amount of inspections/hourly checks varies per production line.)
Review and sign off on production paperwork
Contact with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse employees to obtain and provide information and will occasionally work with Inventory and Production Planning
Contact with customers for tours and audits, and regulatory agencies for audits
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures
Correct or report any observed safety hazards
Support safety policies and programs
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and sampling requirements required
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and FDA required
Ability to obtain and maintain Appendix N certification for Certified Industry Analyst
Certification for all requirements of 2400 Series and Milk Cream Testers license as needed
Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data
Ability to apply logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work
Quality and regulatory decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization
Follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; conduct general informational, statistical, and technical research and analyze/interpret research; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address intellectual and practical problems; comprehend most complex concepts
Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment
Implement processes to organize and complete tasks, organize people and activities to support the process flow, ability to measure process success, insight to see opportunities for synergy and integration, and the aptitude to simplify complex processes
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships
Preferred
Associate's Degree in Science, Food Science or Chemistry field preferred
Minimum one (1) year of production/food manufacturing experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
3 Weeks PTO on day 1
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Company
Agropur
Agropur cooperative is a Canadian dairy industry leader.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$770MKey Investors
La Caisse
2015-12-17Series Unknown· $300M
2014-12-18Series Unknown· $470M
Leadership Team
Brad Cashaw
Chief Operating Officer
Alex Nicholson
Buisness Partner - Process Transformation
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