Organic Valley · 23 hours ago
Quality Assurance Field Technician - 3rd Shift
Chaseburg, WI
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.82/hr - $31.30/hr
2+ years expOrganic Valley is a mission-driven cooperative focused on organic agriculture and the welfare of people, animals, and the earth. The Quality Assurance Field Technician is responsible for facility-related quality assurance tasks, including sampling, testing, and compliance with safety standards, while interacting with various departments and ensuring product quality.
AgricultureFarmingFood and BeverageOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Sampling and/or testing of ingredient, in-in process, or finished dairy products
Maintenance and calibration of plant and laboratory equipment
Monitoring and reporting of out of specification products
Obtain and Maintain nessesary certifications for compliance with Food Safety, Regulatory and/or Testing programs
Compliance and enforcement of the principles of GMP, HACCP and GFSI (BRC) standards
Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices
Perform facility audits
Provide R&D with support regarding testing of products
Monitoring, purchasing, and maintenance of QA Supply inventories and associated GL accounts
Train other QA (Field) Technicians on products, programs or procedures as assigned
Identify areas of needed improvement and work towards alignment across department
Support Product Specification generation and updates as needed
Handles confidential information with discretion
Cross-train across locations to support department initiatives and CROPP Business resiliency
Monitor (track and document) all nessesary documentation, verification of documented tasks
Perform and report environmental swabbing
Monitor sanitation and chemical usage
Aid in Regulatory inspections
Enter data and assist with compilation of quality assurance reports and technical documents as needed
Follow up and troubleshooting through phone, email and written communication when issues arise
Perform general clerical duties as assigned
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly lab sanitation duties
Assist with product archives, testing and studies
Participate in product shelf-life studies as needed
Other duties assigned by the QA Lab Supervisor or QA Field Manager
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience with CROPP Cooperative, lab experience (dairy), or QA/QC practices with Production QA experience
High School diploma plus post-secondary training in a lab setting
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Ability to demonstrate strong math skills, such as dilutions and unit conversions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to obtain State Licenses and Food Safety Certifications
Ability to multi-task several responsibilities simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to be a team player
Willingness and ability to grow with a dynamic company
Must be willing to work evening, weekends, and holiday hours as needed
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
Self directed and willing to work on routine tasks
Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 40 pounds
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural or Laboratory Science field
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
Financial advisors and seminars
Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
Company
Organic Valley
Organic Valley is a cooperative of family farmers that produces organic foods.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Shawna Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
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