Quality Lab Technician Summer Help

As a Summer Quality Lab Technician, you'll support the Quality team in monitoring product quality and ensuring that all dairy products meet Agropur's food safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities may include:

• Collecting product samples from production for testing

• Performing basic laboratory testing and quality checks

• Recording and documenting test results accurately

• Assisting with environmental monitoring and sanitation verification

• Supporting product quality checks throughout the production process

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the quality lab

• Following all food safety, quality, and safety procedures

• Communicating any quality concerns to the Quality team

This position provides valuable exposure to quality control in food manufacturing and laboratory testing processes.

• High school graduate, college student, or individual interested in food science, biology, chemistry, or quality assurance

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures closely

• Comfortable working in both lab and production environments

• Basic computer and data entry skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the production and quality teams

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods

Previous lab or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

• Gain hands-on experience in food quality and laboratory testing

• Learn about food safety, regulatory standards, and dairy manufacturing

• Work alongside experienced quality and production professionals

• Build valuable experience for careers in food science, quality assurance, or manufacturing

Agropur is a North American dairy cooperative committed to producing high-quality dairy products while supporting the communities and farmers we serve. At our Weyauwega Cheese Plant, teamwork, safety, and pride in our work are at the center of everything we do.

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.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum one (1) years of experience in quality assurance or food manufacturing required.

• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, including sampling requirements and documentation review required.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• HACCP certification preferred.

Skills Required:

• Ability to read and understand SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and quality-related documentation.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logic and methods to resolve quality issues.

• Good communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide training.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and testing results.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.

• 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.

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.