DoD Skillbridge Quality Assurance

DoD Skillbridge Quality Assurance – Associated Milk Producers Inc.

Join our team for the DoD Skillbridge Quality Assurance role at Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI), a cooperative that owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants producing 10% of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter.

AMPI is known for award‑winning dairy products and the Dinner Bell Creamery brand. This internship offers a learning program designed to train participants for potential full‑time opportunities.

• Execute required tests on finished products according to SOPs and customer requirements.
• Conduct tests on incoming ingredients according to the QMS (Quality Monitoring Scheme).
• Perform daily/weekly plating, calibration, sample collection, and sample preparation.
• Support investigations on improvement projects, identify root causes, and help develop corrective actions.
• Assist in training operators to ensure accurate and timely process checks as outlined in the QMS.
• Communicate out‑of‑specification product results to supervisors.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment such as pH meters and scales in accordance with SOPs.
• Carry out daily routine sample analyses using lab techniques and instrumentation following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Organize laboratory records and files, ensuring compliance with procedures and maintaining accurate quality records.
• Support laboratory activities to maintain and improve product quality, safety, housekeeping, and hygiene standards.

• 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance or laboratory environment (preferred).

• Knowledge of SOPs, GLP, and quality monitoring systems.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.

Internship

Internship

Quality Assurance

AMPI is an equal‑opportunity employer; we welcome minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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