Quality Technician
Job Type:
RegularWho we are:
We are an employee-focused organization that promotes from within and are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented employees to join our growing team.
Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy processor.
In addition to being one of the largest award-winning cheese manufacturers, Agropur is a leader in high quality and diverse nutritional whey proteins.
Agropur's 10 US-based, SQF Certified plants are behind some of the most prominent food, beverage, and nutrition brands in the industry.
Vertically integrated by design, Agropur provides future-forward solutions in the areas of cheese, ingredients, beverages, and custom contract manufacturing services.
Better Dairy.
Better World.
www.
agropur.
comWe are recruiting for a Quality Technician to join our Weyauwega, WI team.
The Quality Technician II supports Agropur's commitment to food safety and quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with Quality programs.
The Quality Technician II 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.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Approve finished batches to ensure proper ingredient amounts used during production; Compare batching paperwork with raw materials batched.
Verify and correct any changes made to production paperwork, components, documentation, and labels used for the production lines.
Perform startup inspections and hourly-type checks on production lines.
(The amount of inspections/hourly checks varies per production line.
) Perform various testing including in-line sensory testing, in-line titratable acidity testing, in-line pH testing, ATP swabbing, equipment sponge swabbing, and in-line production sampling.
Calculate and review specifications on testing data and enter data into Quality Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Notify lead/supervisor about any inconsistencies.
Support adherence and continuous improvement of our 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, examples include, but not limited to SQF, NFS, Kosher, Organic, Certified Gluten Free, and Halal.
Actively participate in root cause analysis for corrective actions that occur during production and other product non-conformances within the plant.
Follow through with changes to existing products in response to complaints, customer requests, or cost-saving activity.
Assist in determining product disposition regarding holds during the time of manufacturing.
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.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's Degree in Science, Food Science or Chemistry field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Minimum two (2) years of production/food manufacturing experience required.
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and sampling requirements required.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and FDA required.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants.
We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation.
Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Recommended Skills Business Process Improvement Calculations Calibration Food Safety Good Manufacturing Practices Laboratory Information Management Systems Apply to this job.
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RegularWho we are:
We are an employee-focused organization that promotes from within and are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented employees to join our growing team.
Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy processor.
In addition to being one of the largest award-winning cheese manufacturers, Agropur is a leader in high quality and diverse nutritional whey proteins.
Agropur's 10 US-based, SQF Certified plants are behind some of the most prominent food, beverage, and nutrition brands in the industry.
Vertically integrated by design, Agropur provides future-forward solutions in the areas of cheese, ingredients, beverages, and custom contract manufacturing services.
Better Dairy.
Better World.
www.
agropur.
comWe are recruiting for a Quality Technician to join our Weyauwega, WI team.
The Quality Technician II supports Agropur's commitment to food safety and quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with Quality programs.
The Quality Technician II 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.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Approve finished batches to ensure proper ingredient amounts used during production; Compare batching paperwork with raw materials batched.
Verify and correct any changes made to production paperwork, components, documentation, and labels used for the production lines.
Perform startup inspections and hourly-type checks on production lines.
(The amount of inspections/hourly checks varies per production line.
) Perform various testing including in-line sensory testing, in-line titratable acidity testing, in-line pH testing, ATP swabbing, equipment sponge swabbing, and in-line production sampling.
Calculate and review specifications on testing data and enter data into Quality Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Notify lead/supervisor about any inconsistencies.
Support adherence and continuous improvement of our 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, examples include, but not limited to SQF, NFS, Kosher, Organic, Certified Gluten Free, and Halal.
Actively participate in root cause analysis for corrective actions that occur during production and other product non-conformances within the plant.
Follow through with changes to existing products in response to complaints, customer requests, or cost-saving activity.
Assist in determining product disposition regarding holds during the time of manufacturing.
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.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's Degree in Science, Food Science or Chemistry field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Minimum two (2) years of production/food manufacturing experience required.
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and sampling requirements required.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and FDA required.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants.
We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation.
Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Recommended Skills Business Process Improvement Calculations Calibration Food Safety Good Manufacturing Practices Laboratory Information Management Systems Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.
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