Associated Milk Producers Inc
DoD Skillbridge - Quality Assurance Technician - Active Military ONLY
Associated Milk Producers Inc, Freeman, South Dakota, United States, 57029
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: Report safety, food safety, and food quality issues to appropriate personnel. Maintain heightened food safety and quality responsibilities. Perform tests on finished products according to SOPs and customer requirements. Test incoming ingredients following the Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS). Conduct daily/weekly plating, calibration, sample collection, and other laboratory tasks. Assist in investigations related to quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective actions. Train operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely. Report out-of-specification results to supervisors. Calibrate lab equipment such as pH meters and scales per SOPs. Perform routine sample analyses using lab techniques and instrumentation, adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Organize and maintain laboratory records in compliance with procedures. Support laboratory compliance with SQF and AMPI standards. Follow company policies on GMP, quality, and food safety, escalating issues as necessary. Assist in improving GMPs and safety procedures throughout the plant. Participate in improvement initiatives related to quality issues. Perform other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is committed to informing applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the
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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: Report safety, food safety, and food quality issues to appropriate personnel. Maintain heightened food safety and quality responsibilities. Perform tests on finished products according to SOPs and customer requirements. Test incoming ingredients following the Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS). Conduct daily/weekly plating, calibration, sample collection, and other laboratory tasks. Assist in investigations related to quality issues, identify root causes, and support corrective actions. Train operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely. Report out-of-specification results to supervisors. Calibrate lab equipment such as pH meters and scales per SOPs. Perform routine sample analyses using lab techniques and instrumentation, adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Organize and maintain laboratory records in compliance with procedures. Support laboratory compliance with SQF and AMPI standards. Follow company policies on GMP, quality, and food safety, escalating issues as necessary. Assist in improving GMPs and safety procedures throughout the plant. Participate in improvement initiatives related to quality issues. Perform other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is committed to informing applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the
Know Your Rights
notice from the Department of Labor.
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