Quality Technician (Days)

Quality Technician I Job Type: Regular. Agropur’s Quality Technician I supports our commitment to food safety and quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with Quality programs. Responsibilities Perform various testing including in‑line sensory testing, titratable acidity, pH, equipment sponge swabbing, and production sampling. Notify lead or supervisor of any inconsistencies. Support adherence and continuous improvement of pre‑requisite programs including GMPs, training, calibration, pest management, cleaning/sanitation, environmental monitoring, and allergen control. Comply with HACCP program and help maintain it in the production facility. Work with production on the Quality System during manufacturing, consulting to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems. Assist in sustaining all certifications held by Agropur Ingredients—including SQF, NFS, Kosher, Organic, Certified Glut‑Free, and Halal. Follow through with changes to existing products in response to complaints, customer requests, or cost‑saving activity. Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards on production lines and equipment. Calculate and review specifications on testing data; enter data into the Quality Laboratory Information Management System. Assist in determining product disposition regarding holds during manufacturing. Participate in root‑cause analysis for corrective actions during production and other non‑conformances. Perform startup inspections and hourly checks on production lines. Review and sign off on production paperwork. Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Inventory, and Production Planning to obtain and provide information. Represent Agropur in customer tours, audits, and regulatory agency audits. Identify and correct unsafe acts or hazards, and support safety policies and programs. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree in Science, Food Science or Chemistry preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Minimum one year of production/food manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and sampling requirements. Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and FDA regulations. Ability to obtain and maintain Appendix N certification for Certified Industry Analyst and 2400 Series/Milk Cream Tester license as required. Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and field‑specific software. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, multitask and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across all levels. Benefits and Compensation Starting rate: $24.73/hr with two pay increases in the first year. Schedule: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 2‑2‑3 rotation; Saturdays and Sundays 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. as scheduled. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑ and Long‑term Disability Insurance. 401(k) with up to 7% company match. Three weeks PTO, paid holidays and two floating holidays. Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement. Healthy work/life balance. EEO Statement 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. Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur is an E‑Verify Employer (US Operations). #J-18808-Ljbffr