Quality Technician

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Regular 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, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. 

An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

• Starting Rate: $24.73/hour

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

• 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

• Shift- Hybrid 3 week rotation working 12s and 8s- Hours you would work in this rotation- 7am to 7pm, 7am to 3pm and 6am to 2pm (Schedule would be discussed in interview)

Your role in achieving results:

• Perform various testing including in-line sensory testing, in-line titratable acidity testing, in-line pH testing, equipment sponge swabbing, in-line production sampling, etc.

• Notify lead/supervisor about any inconsistencies.

• Support adherence and continuous improvement of 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 including SQF, NFS, Kosher, Organic, Certified Gluten Free, and Halal.

• Follow through with changes to existing products in response to complaints, customer requests, or cost-saving activity.

• 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.

• Calculate and review specifications on testing data and enter data into Quality Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). 

• Perform startup inspections and hourly checks on production lines. (The amount of inspections/hourly checks varies per production line.)

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

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 will be considered.

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

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.  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.