Quality Control Technician I

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What Agropur invests in YOU:

• Starting wage of $21.33
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + 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 a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

What this role is all about:

We are looking for a Quality Control Technician in Jerome, ID. 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).

What you need:

• 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.
• No experience required; on the job training provided.

Where you'll be working:

Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to approximately 400 employees and processes approximately 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheeses, such as; mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, Monterey jack, gouda, and asiago. They also run various whey streams, such as; deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized, and our top-rated BiPro products.

• Agropur's US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.

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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