QA Analyst

JONES DAIRY FARM.; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

JONES DAIRY FARM. is seeking a QA Analyst responsible for auditing production and sanitation practices across the plant to ensure compliance with company and USDA standards.

You will perform product checks, issue reports, and resolve non-conformances with stakeholders to maintain quality control. Responsibilities include daily area audits, collecting samples, managing calibration and reporting programs, and ensuring sanitation procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to work independently and with a team.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Access, and Excel are expected.

Responsibilities

• Audit production and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with company and USDA standards.
• Perform product checks to ensure specifications are met and issue reports.
• Resolve non-compliance issues with appropriate parties in a professional manner.
• Conduct daily audits of production areas and remind staff of SOPs.
• Collect samples (chemical, microbiological, water, environmental) per schedules and document results.
• Maintain and manage programs (calibration, supplier reporting, NCR, pest control) for compliance.
• Monitor workforce adherence to sanitation procedures and know backup positions.
• Flexibility to work weekends; limited travel with some overnight stays.
• Accept special projects and complete them timely.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

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QA Analyst

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4 days ago Requisition ID: 1350

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for auditing production and sanitation practices and procedures throughout the plant, examining packaging, and monitoring operating practices and plant facilities to ensure compliance with company and USDA standards. Perform product checks to ensure specifications are met and issue assigned reports. Resolve any issues of non-compliance with the appropriate parties in a professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

An essential job duty of this position is regularly reporting to work on time and being able to perform the essential duties of the position.

% Of Total Time

• Check finished products and/or incoming materials against standard specifications on assigned products and issue all assigned reports in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner, notifying appropriate personnel of issues if necessary.
• Place and release QA holds accurately and professionally.
• Conduct daily audits of the areas and working habits of production employees and alert supervisors to any deviations from the JDF standard sanitation operation procedures.
• Collect assigned chemical, microbiological, water, and/or environmental samples in accordance with the Company schedules/sampling programs and complete all associated documentation.
• Manage and maintain any assigned programs (such as instrument calibration, spice, supplier reporting, NCR, pest control, etc.) to ensure full compliance with government regulations and production capabilities and/or requirements.
• Monitor workforce for compliance with standard sanitation procedures.
• Maintain accurate working knowledge of all positions for backup as needed.
• Flexible hours with weekend work.
• Minimal travel with some overnight stay.
• Accept special projects and complete them timely.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

COMPETENCIES:

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, and/or equivalent experience.

Experience or Training:

Excellent written and oral skills Detail oriented with the ability to work independently as well as with a group.

Technology/Equipment:

Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

An individual must meet the mental and physical requirements described here to successfully perform this position's essential functions.

Intermittent (less than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%)

• Manual dexterity to operate all office equipment efficiently
• Visual dexterity to operate all office equipment efficiently
• Ability to distinguish color
• Walking

Frequent

Frequent

• Stooping

Frequent

• Reach above shoulders

Frequent

• Standing

Frequent

Frequent

• Talking

Frequent

• Hearing

Frequent

Frequent

• Exposure to cold, hot, damp, and noisy environments

Frequent

• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Occasional

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The majority of work duties are conducted in a manufacturing environment. There may be exposure to production areas requiring the use of PPE, uniform or protective clothing, and safety equipment.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities, and the physical and mental demands listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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