Quality Assurance Technician II
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Job Type:RegularInvest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!What Agropur invests in YOU:Two pay increases within first year of employment!Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company matchPaid Time Off (available on day 1)Tuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee DiscountsBonus ProgramUniform ProgramShoe AllowanceSupport and resources to meet everyday challengesWellness resources to help you stay fit and wellInternal Advancement OpportunitiesLeadership Development and Mentorship ProgramsOpportunities to support our local communitiesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitteesChance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiativesCommitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the worldWhat this role is all about:We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician II in Jerome, ID. The Quality Assurance Technician II collaborates with the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Manager to maintain consistency in protocols and procedures. This position helps maintain Agropur's commitment to food safety & quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with Quality programs.Starting pay $22.37$1.50 shift premium if night shiftDouble-time on SundaysProvide quality support in all aspects of the plant's quality functions in compliance with plant and corporate level standard operating procedures (SOPs), good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and company safety policies.Uphold the organization's food safety, quality and employee safety requirements.Conduct routine quality inspections related to food production: finished product quality, regulatory, compliance, pest control, routine sanitation, employee GMPs, training compliance and HACCP compliance.What you need:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and sampling requirements required.Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and regulatory agencies required.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 IdentityAgropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.