Quality Control Technician I

Quality Control Technician I

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Rate of Pay: $24.73/hour
• $1.50 Night Shift Premium
• Schedule: 2-2-3 NIGHTS, 6pm - 6am
• Double time on Sundays
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance
• 2 pay increases within first year

What you'll be responsible for each day:

The Quality Control Technician I 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.

• 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.
• Ensure facility equipment is in proper calibration and maintained to comply with Good Laboratory GLP and Standard Operating Procedures and Instructions (SOP/OPI).
• Assist in root cause analysis of quality issues, contributing to the development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support compliance facility quality plan with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and FSP/HACCP systems.
• 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.
• Provide training to production staff on quality control processes and standards.
• Participate in equipment validations and process change management.
• Assist with customer and regulatory audits as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

The Individual Who Will Own This Role:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Science, Food Science or Chemistry field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; on the job training provided.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, sampling requirements, and relevant regulations such as FDA, GMP, GLP, and HACCP required.

Skills Required:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and data recording.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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:

105 E 3rd Ave, Weyauwega, WI 54983

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.

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

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. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.