Dairy In-Process Quality Technician - Food Safety Focus

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Sanborn (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc (AMPI) in Iowa seeks a Laboratory Technician to monitor product quality during cheese production, perform routine in‑process tests, record results, and communicate findings to production and supervision. You will ensure adherence to SQF standards and maintain a clean lab environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED. AMPI offers competitive starting pay plus PTO, 401(k), disability and health benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with lab testing or QA in food production is a plus.
• Familiarity with SQF standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Report safety, food safety and quality issues to supervisory staff.
• Perform routine in-process testing during cheese production.
• Accurately record data from lab tests and communicate results to production.
• Analyze results and adjust processes to improve product consistency.
• Maintain use and calibration of lab equipment (pH meters, moisture analyzers, fat testers).
• Ensure all procedures meet SQF standards and quality systems.
• Communicate findings clearly to production, quality and management.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data recording

Quality systems

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

pH meters

Moisture analyzers

Fat testers

Job description

Associated Milk Producers Inc (AMPI) in Iowa seeks a Laboratory Technician to monitor product quality during cheese production, perform routine in‑process tests, record results, and communicate findings to production and supervision. You will ensure adherence to SQF standards and maintain a clean lab environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED. AMPI offers competitive starting pay plus PTO, 401(k), disability and health benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible