Quality Control Technician

We are actively recruiting for a Quality Control Technician in Le Sueur, MN. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for conducting quality control tests to ensure that materials and products meet established standards. The role involves performing routine tests on raw materials, in-process, and finished products, as well as maintaining accurate records of testing data. The QC Technician I works closely with production and other departments to resolve quality issues, ensuring product food safety, quality, and compliance with both internal and external standards.

How Agropur Invests in you:

• Starting pay of $21.23/hr

• 8 hour day shift, every other weekend required.

• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00

• $1.50 Night Shift Differential + Double Time on Sunday

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match

• 3 Weeks PTO, available on day 1

• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Perform various testing procedures on raw materials, in-process products, and finished products, including microbiological and chemical tests.

• Monitor quality parameters, ensuring that they align with production standards and regulatory requirements (may include document review).

• Record and communicate data from tests, identifying trends and discrepancies.

• Collect samples for testing and prepare them according to established protocols.

• Assist in root cause analysis of quality issues, contributing to the development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation, including electronic systems which generate Certificates of Analysis (COA) and other required reports.

• Support collaboration with operations on sampling and testing activities to resolve non-conformance issues and support quality continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in internal audits and support audit readiness, ensuring documentation is up-to-date and accessible.

• Conduct environmental monitoring, including sampling and equipment swabbing.

What you need to be a Quality Control Technician:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate's Degree in Science, Food Science or Chemistry field preferred.

• Knowledge of quality control procedures, sampling requirements, and relevant regulations such as FDA, GMP, GLP, and HACCP required.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and data recording.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.

• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.

• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.

• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Where you'll be working:

Our presence in Le Sueur, MN, consists of the following facilities: Le Sueur Cheese, Le Sueur Ingredients, Le Sueur Protein Research Center and the Le Sueur Business Office. Our cheese facility produces various types of cheese, including cheddar, monterey jack, asiago, fontina, parmesan and romano. Our ingredients facility runs various whey streams, including; whey protein isolate (WPI), whey protein concentrate 34 (WPC 34), whey protein concentrate 80 (WPC 80) and both pharma and food-grade lactose.

Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. 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 work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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