Quality Technician

Quality Technician at Agropur summary:

Quality Technician at Agropur responsible for monitoring and verifying production parameters, performing in-line and laboratory testing (pH, titratable acidity, ATP swabs, microbial/environmental swabs), reviewing/approving batch paperwork, and supporting GMPs, HACCP and certification programs (SQF, Organic, Kosher, etc.). Role includes conducting inspections, audits, root cause analysis, training staff on QA/GMP/SOPs, maintaining LIMS data entry, and coordinating with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and regulatory auditors.

Requires HS diploma (preferred associate in science/food science/chemistry), ~2 years food manufacturing experience, knowledge of HACCP/GMP/FDA, basic lab/computer skills, and ability to work rotating/hybrid shifts.

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We are looking for a Quality Technician in Luxemburg, Wisconsin USA.

How Agropur Invests in YOU:

• 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

The Quality Technician 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.

• 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.
• Support product safety, quality and legality.
• Perform daily quality control point checks and assessments.
• Assist with plant swabbing and monitoring programs.
• Review Clean-In-Place (CIP) charts for accuracy and execute corrective action as needed.
• Conduct internal system audits.
• Follow up on open inspection items as needed.
• File daily and monthly production and quality paperwork.
• Perform laboratory daily tasks and product testing.
• Perform department walkthroughs as scheduled and take appropriate corrective actions as needed.
• Provide Quality Assurance Training to employees throughout the plant, including GMP and Quality SOP’s.

• 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.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

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