Quality Assurance Field Technician (11 PM - 7 AM, Sun - Thurs)
Location - Thisis an onsite role that works at the Conversion & Labeling Facility in Cashton, Wisconsin. The shift/hours are 11 PM - 7 AM, Sunday - Thurs.
Employee Type - Hourly
Bonus Eligibility - No
Safety Sensitive - Yes
If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning.Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader.Organic is all we do.We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.
Summary of Role
The Quality Assurance Field Technicianis responsible for facility related quality assurance tasks at theOrganic Valley/CROPP Cooperative. These tasks require interaction with a wide variety of members from Organic Valley Production, QA,Warehouse, Transportation, and Accounting Departments located at Cashton campus, McMinnville, and La Farge locations. This is a safety sensitive role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sampling and/or testing of ingredient, in-in process, or finished dairy products
• Maintenance and calibration of plant and laboratory equipment
• Monitoring and reporting of out of specification products
• Obtain and maintain necessary certifications for compliance with Food Safety,
  Regulatory and/ or Testing programs
• Compliance and enforcement of the principles of GMP, HACCP and GFSI (BRC) standards.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance policies and practices.
• Perform facility audits.
• Provide R&D with support regarding testing of products.
• Monitoring, purchasing, and maintenance of QA Supply inventories and associated GL accounts.
• Train other QA Field Technicians on products, programs or procedures as assigned.
• Identify areas of needed improvement and work towards alignment across department.
• Support Product Specification generation and updates as needed.
• Handles confidential information with discretion.
• Cross-train across locations to support department initiatives and CROPP Business resiliency.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor (track and document) all necessary documentation, verification of documented tasks.
• Perform and report environmental swabbing.
• Monitor sanitation and chemical usage.
• Aid in Regulatory inspections
• Enter data and assist with compilation of quality assurance reports and technical documents as needed.
• Follow up and troubleshooting through phone, email and written communication when issues arise.
• Perform general clerical duties as assigned.
• Assist in daily, weekly and monthly facility sanitation duties.
• Assist with product archives, testing and studies.
• Participate in product shelf-life studies as needed.
• Other duties assigned by the QA (Field) Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 2 years of experience with CROPP Cooperative, lab experience (dairy), or QA/QC practices with Production QA experience
• High School diploma plus post-secondary training in a lab setting.
• Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural or Laboratory Science field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to demonstrate strong math skills, such as dilutions and unit conversions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain State Licenses and Food Safety Certifications
• Ability to multi-task several responsibilities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
• Willingness and ability to grow with a dynamic company.
• Must be willing to work evening, weekends, and holiday hours as needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self directed and willing to work on routine tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift/ carry up to 40pounds.

Base salary/hourly wage range: $22.29 per hour - $31.69 per hour
This position alsoreceives a $1.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 6am, and a$1.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This salary/hourly wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base salary/hourly wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the salary/hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary/hourly wage rangeis not typical.
Benefits
We believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Flexible Spending Account - For dependent care costs or to help with dental and vision costs.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Mental Health Support - Free 24/7 access to therapists, coaches, and self-led mental health resources.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 wellness reimbursement
• $65 monthly massage/chiropractic reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site all-organic cafeterias