Cheese Quality Control Technician — Night Shift

MRA-The Management Association; Reeseville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Cheese Co. in Reeseville, WI is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the third shift to monitor, verify, and audit daily operations and documentation. You will assist in testing on all products, conduct brine testing, and maintain food safety and quality records.

The role requires HACCP/SQF understanding, GMPs and SOP adherence, and the ability to work on the manufacturing floor. Bilingual Spanish/English and 2 years in food manufacturing strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Attendance of additional educational workshops and seminars will be required before or during employment for continual education.
• 2 years' experience in a food manufacturing facility with Quality System Implementation or Quality System Management preferred.
• HACCP
• GFSI/SQF
• Customer focus demonstrates ability to meet customer expectations.
• Safety demonstrates concern for others' wellbeing.
• Effective communication to convey ideas clearly.
• Proactive in meeting customer needs and working with teams.
• Teamwork with all employees.

Responsibilities

• Have a complete understanding of food safety systems and programs (HACCP, SQF, GMPs, Sanitation, SOPs, SSOPs, Preventive Controls).
• Presence and awareness on manufacturing floor.
• Perform procedural audits throughout the facility.
• Monitor GMPs and SOP/SSOP adherence in all departments.
• Review and sign off on verification documents.
• Work with managers and leads to maintain food safety and quality specifications.
• Perform regular surface swabs and record results.
• Verify samples sent for microanalysis accuracy.
• Assist HACCP and continuous improvement programs.
• Calibrate equipment used in operations and labs.
• Ensure chemical titration procedures are followed.
• Assist in Food Safety Training as needed.
• Review incoming COAs/COCs and support the receiving process.
• Lead findings meetings to communicate non-conformances.
• Attend food safety and quality workshops as needed.
• Recommend improvements to contacts as needed.
• Perform all lab product testing (FOSS equipment, pH, etc.).

Skills

Bilingual

Quality systems

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Specialty Cheese Co. in Reeseville, WI is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the third shift to monitor, verify, and audit daily operations and documentation. You will assist in testing on all products, conduct brine testing, and maintain food safety and quality records.

The role requires HACCP/SQF understanding, GMPs and SOP adherence, and the ability to work on the manufacturing floor. Bilingual Spanish/English and 2 years in food manufacturing strongly preferred.