What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician Summer Help position at Agropur, inc.?
People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.
At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters isrealimpact, not the volume of activity.
An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:
Starting Rate: $23.93 hourly
Sunday Double Time
Schedule- Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm with 1-2 weekends per month.
Your role in achieving results:
- The Quality Technician supports Agropur's commitment to food safety and quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with Quality programs.
Perform various testing including in-line sensory testing, in-line titratable acidity testing, in-line pH testing, equipment sponge swabbing, in-line production sampling, etc.
Support adherence and continuous improvement of pre-requisite programs including GMP's, training, calibration, pest management, cleaning/sanitation, environmental monitoring, and allergen control.
Comply with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) program and help maintain the program in the production facility.
Work with Production on the Quality Systems during manufacturing process and consult with production to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
Actively participate in sustaining all certifications that Agropur Ingredients holds including SQF, NFS, Kosher, Organic, Certified Gluten Free, and Halal.
Follow through with changes to existing products in response to complaints, customer requests, or cost-saving activity.
Assist in maintaining cleanliness in production lines and 5S standards. Equipment and work areas are to be kept organized, clean and sanitary throughout the shift.
Calculate and review specifications on testing data and enter data into Quality Laboratory Information Management System.
Perform startup inspections and hourly checks on production lines. (The amount of inspections/hourly checks varies per production line.
AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
What we are looking for to deliver these results:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's Degree in Science, Food Science or Chemistry field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
Minimum one (1) year of production/food manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and sampling requirements required.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and FDA required.
A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.
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.
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