CALF Quality Assurance Field Technician

Location: This is an onsite role that works at the Conversion and Labeling Facility (CALF) in Cashton, WI. The hours are Sunday 9 p.m.

-5 a.m., Tuesday-Thursday 11 p.m.

-7 a.m. OR Sunday-Wednesday 9 p.m.

-7 a.m.

Employee Type: Hourly

Bonus: This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission‑driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader.

Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

The Quality Assurance (Field) Technician is responsible for facility related quality assurance tasks at the Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative. These tasks require interaction with a wide variety of members from Organic Valley Production, QA, Warehouse, Transportation, and Accounting Departments located at Cashton campus, McMinnville, and La Farge locations. This is a safety sensitive role.

• 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 necessary 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

• Monitor (track and document) all necessary 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 troubleshoot 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 (Field) Manager

• 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
• Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural or Laboratory Science field preferred
• 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 lift up to 55 pounds unassisted on occasion
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights
• Ability to work within a hot and cold environment
• Ability to work around hazardous chemicals in production and laboratory environments with appropriate PPE
• Ability to reach above shoulders, bend at the waist, twist/turn
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift
• 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…