DoD Skillbridge - Quality Assurance Technician - Active Military ONLY

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an internship designed to lead to a full-time position in quality control. This role involves maintaining food safety standards, performing laboratory tests, and supporting quality assurance initiatives. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to the production of award-winning dairy products. The internship aims to develop skills that are crucial for a successful career in food science. This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and make a meaningful impact in the dairy industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and food safety standards.
• Experience in quality monitoring and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Report and maintain food safety and quality issues.
• Perform tests on finished products and incoming ingredients.
• Assist in investigations related to quality issues.

Skills

Food Safety

Laboratory Techniques

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

pH meters

Laboratory Scales

Job description

Description

AMPI owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants producing 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese, and butter. The cooperative's award-winning dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail, and food ingredient customers. In 2019, it launched the Dinner Bell Creamery brand, emphasizing over 50 years of partnership with dairy farm families.

This internship offers a learning program designed to potentially lead to a full-time role similar to the one described below. DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from AMPI, as they continue to receive military pay and benefits.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not exhaustive and may include additional duties as deemed necessary by management:

1. Report safety, food safety, and food quality issues to appropriate personnel.
2. Maintain heightened food safety and quality responsibilities.
3. Perform tests on finished products according to SOPs and customer requirements.
4. Test incoming ingredients following the Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS).
5. Conduct daily/weekly plating, calibration, sample collection, and other laboratory tasks.
6. Assist in investigations related to quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
7. Train operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely.
8. Report out-of-specification results to supervisors.
9. Calibrate lab equipment such as pH meters and scales per SOPs.
10. Perform routine sample analyses using lab techniques and instrumentation, adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
11. Organize and maintain laboratory records in compliance with procedures.
12. Support laboratory compliance with SQF and AMPI standards.
13. Follow company policies on GMP, quality, and food safety, escalating issues as necessary.
14. Assist in improving GMPs and safety procedures throughout the plant.
15. Participate in improvement initiatives related to quality issues.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

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