Process Quality Technician - Nights Job Sanborn Iowa USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: IN PROCESS QUALITY TECHNICIAN - NIGHTS
Location: Sanborn

AMPI owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to food service, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co‑op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co‑op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled butter makers and cheese makers.

ESSENTIAL

RESPONSIBILITIES

All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.

This position has heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.

Perform routine in-process testing during cheese production runs to monitor product quality.

Accurately record data from lab tests and communicate results to production staff and supervisors.

Analyze test results and collaborate with the production team to make real‑time process adjustments to reduce undergrades and improve product consistency.

Use and maintain various lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, moisture analyzers, fat testers) to test product characteristics.

Ensure all testing, procedures and documentation comply with SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards and company quality systems.

Communicate findings clearly and effectively with production, quality, and management teams.

Identify trends or issues in product quality and elevate as necessary.

Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and food‑safe laboratory and work area.

Participate in internal audits, training, and continuous improvement activities.

Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION

/ EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

BENEFITS / REWARDS

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short‑term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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 notice from the Department of Labor.

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