Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Description
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.
We are currently seeking candidates for all shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift. Weekend and Holiday availability required.
Job Summary: Support the overall total quality focus of the manufacturing plant. Focusing on documentation and distribution of finished product and ingredient data originating from the production records. Assess and report compliance with company policies and procedures, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulation, GFSI Initiatives, Customer Specifications, HACCP and GMP requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support Quality Systems, Food Safety Policies, Procedures and practices involved in the manufacturing process
Preform and/or Observe Line processing checks on packaging lines at required frequencies.
Collect Line samples for Customer send out and lab
Point of contact for quality concerns with production and lab
Area pre-ops, post cleaning, prior to start up and in process.
Assist in all investigations, customer, root cause, etc.
Internal auditing, GMP, Glass-Plastic, document audits, etc. Master Sanitation checks.
Input repair orders and follow up for completion as needed.
Assist with HOLDS, paperwork, Ross transactions, E mail communications. Ensure product is segregated.
Review of re-work from holds prior to release.
Pull ingredients samples/ run testing for product identity
Environment monitoring temperatures and humidity
Other duties as assigned.
Experience & Education Required:
Associates degree in related field or GED and two years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge & Skills - Required:
Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
Ability to work effectively under deadlines is required.
Confidentiality
The QA line tech is exposed to O-AT-KA customer and product information on a consistent basis.
Management Responsibility
The QA Associate is an independent contributor role that operates under the guidance and direction of the Plant QA Supervisor.
Work Environment
Some time spent in an office environment. Incumbent must be able to use standard computer equipment (Computer, Copier, Fax, and Phone), bend reach, walk and lift up to 25 lbs. Majority of time required in the production facility where the incumbent will be exposed to slippery floors, heat, cold, and noise.
Training to be completed upon hiring if not already attained.
Internal Auditing
Better Process School
PCQI certification
SQF Practitioner
Pay: $24.06 -$31.28 per hour*
*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.
We are currently seeking candidates for all shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift. Weekend and Holiday availability required.
Job Summary: Support the overall total quality focus of the manufacturing plant. Focusing on documentation and distribution of finished product and ingredient data originating from the production records. Assess and report compliance with company policies and procedures, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulation, GFSI Initiatives, Customer Specifications, HACCP and GMP requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support Quality Systems, Food Safety Policies, Procedures and practices involved in the manufacturing process
Preform and/or Observe Line processing checks on packaging lines at required frequencies.
Collect Line samples for Customer send out and lab
Point of contact for quality concerns with production and lab
Area pre-ops, post cleaning, prior to start up and in process.
Assist in all investigations, customer, root cause, etc.
Internal auditing, GMP, Glass-Plastic, document audits, etc. Master Sanitation checks.
Input repair orders and follow up for completion as needed.
Assist with HOLDS, paperwork, Ross transactions, E mail communications. Ensure product is segregated.
Review of re-work from holds prior to release.
Pull ingredients samples/ run testing for product identity
Environment monitoring temperatures and humidity
Other duties as assigned.
Experience & Education Required:
Associates degree in related field or GED and two years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge & Skills - Required:
Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
Ability to work effectively under deadlines is required.
Confidentiality
The QA line tech is exposed to O-AT-KA customer and product information on a consistent basis.
Management Responsibility
The QA Associate is an independent contributor role that operates under the guidance and direction of the Plant QA Supervisor.
Work Environment
Some time spent in an office environment. Incumbent must be able to use standard computer equipment (Computer, Copier, Fax, and Phone), bend reach, walk and lift up to 25 lbs. Majority of time required in the production facility where the incumbent will be exposed to slippery floors, heat, cold, and noise.
Training to be completed upon hiring if not already attained.
Internal Auditing
Better Process School
PCQI certification
SQF Practitioner
Pay: $24.06 -$31.28 per hour*
*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.