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Job Type: Temporary (Durée déterminée) People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results. An environment that empowers you to take action: Starting wage 30.55$/h Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM This is a temporary position expected to last approximately one year. What you’ll be responsible for each day: Ensure that all practices are conducted in a food safe manner and any food safety and quality issues are reported to QC Supervisor/ Manager Testing of all raw and finished products, water testing, environmental swabbing, air testing etc, escalate non-complying results to Supervisor/Manager Identify and troubleshoot non-complying results and report to QC Supervisor/ Manager Perform routine lab assignments such as sample collection and delivery arrangement, quality and organoleptic checks, sanitation inspections, and conducting physical and microbiological testing and analysis from raw to finished product, creating, sending and verifying CoA’s Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment (ie. Scale weights, pH meter, TA, Brix, Cryoscopy, autoclave, Fat analyzer etc.) including equipment verification and calibration activities and routine lab cleaning Perform daily verification tasks for scales, temperatures, sanitizers Data entry and validation Review production records daily to ensure completeness and compliance Monitor GMP practices of plant personnel and provide training of quality requirements and procedures Perform internal inspections/audits, create cleaning/action lists based on results, follow up on lists Allergen testing and appropriate record keeping Complete daily shift reports capturing lab activities, upcoming tasks, non-conforming results etc. Controlling “ON HOLD” and “RELEASE” mechanisms, extra testing and rechecks as needed Help implement procedures to maintain food safety, quality and food defense. Attend daily meetings and speak to Non-Conformities, Updates to programs, Hold and Release, as well as Customer Complaints. Check for, review, and complete work orders as needed The individual who will own this role: Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or a Diploma in Food Science and Technology Experience in a food production facility and/or micro laboratory setting Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices Must be able to consume dairy products and not have any dairy allergies or intolerances Ability to detect trends in data and react to make immediate corrections Knowledge of SQF, GMP and HACCP are considered an asset Strong Excel and computer skills Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken Attention to detail and accurate reporting Must be able to work in a team or independently, in a fast-paced environment Multi-tasking and good time management required Ability to problem solve Ability to carry up to 20 kg and stand for long periods An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text. Text key word ''Agropur'' to 608-564-5884 to apply by SMS! Create a candidate account to subscribe to our Job Alerts (Click on Sign In at the top right of your screen and then on Create Account). Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations). To view legal notices, click on links provided below: View Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) View E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)
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About Agropur
À propos d’Agropur
Agropur fait partie du top 15 des transformateurs laitiers mondiaux, en plus d’être l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers aux secteurs industriels, de la vente au détail et de la restauration.
Fondée en 1938, elle est la plus grande coopérative laitière du Canada et une source de fierté pour près de 3 000 membres et près de 7 500 employés. Agropur exploite 23 usines au Canada et sept aux États-Unis, où elle est structurée en société privée. Au total, Agropur a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 8,2 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2023 en transformant plus de 6,6 milliards de litres (15 milliards de livres) de lait.
Les membres et les employés de la Coopérative travaillent ensemble chaque jour à la réalisation d'une vision commune, « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde », qui vise le développement économique et social de leurs communautés dans le respect de l'environnement et du bien-être des animaux.
About Agropur
Agropur is a top 15 global dairy processor and a leading supplier of dairy products to the industrial, retail and food service sectors.
Founded in 1938, it’s Canada’s largest dairy cooperative and a source of pride to nearly 3,000 members and close to 7,500 employees. Agropur operates 23 plants in Canada and seven in the United States, where it is organized as a private company. In total, Agropur generated more than CAN$8.2 billion in sales in 2023 while processing more than 6.6 billion litres (15 billion pounds) of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work together every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.
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About the role
Job Type: Temporary (Durée déterminée) People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results. An environment that empowers you to take action: Starting wage 30.55$/h Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM This is a temporary position expected to last approximately one year. What you’ll be responsible for each day: Ensure that all practices are conducted in a food safe manner and any food safety and quality issues are reported to QC Supervisor/ Manager Testing of all raw and finished products, water testing, environmental swabbing, air testing etc, escalate non-complying results to Supervisor/Manager Identify and troubleshoot non-complying results and report to QC Supervisor/ Manager Perform routine lab assignments such as sample collection and delivery arrangement, quality and organoleptic checks, sanitation inspections, and conducting physical and microbiological testing and analysis from raw to finished product, creating, sending and verifying CoA’s Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment (ie. Scale weights, pH meter, TA, Brix, Cryoscopy, autoclave, Fat analyzer etc.) including equipment verification and calibration activities and routine lab cleaning Perform daily verification tasks for scales, temperatures, sanitizers Data entry and validation Review production records daily to ensure completeness and compliance Monitor GMP practices of plant personnel and provide training of quality requirements and procedures Perform internal inspections/audits, create cleaning/action lists based on results, follow up on lists Allergen testing and appropriate record keeping Complete daily shift reports capturing lab activities, upcoming tasks, non-conforming results etc. Controlling “ON HOLD” and “RELEASE” mechanisms, extra testing and rechecks as needed Help implement procedures to maintain food safety, quality and food defense. Attend daily meetings and speak to Non-Conformities, Updates to programs, Hold and Release, as well as Customer Complaints. Check for, review, and complete work orders as needed The individual who will own this role: Bachelor’s Degree in a related science or a Diploma in Food Science and Technology Experience in a food production facility and/or micro laboratory setting Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices Must be able to consume dairy products and not have any dairy allergies or intolerances Ability to detect trends in data and react to make immediate corrections Knowledge of SQF, GMP and HACCP are considered an asset Strong Excel and computer skills Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken Attention to detail and accurate reporting Must be able to work in a team or independently, in a fast-paced environment Multi-tasking and good time management required Ability to problem solve Ability to carry up to 20 kg and stand for long periods An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text. Text key word ''Agropur'' to 608-564-5884 to apply by SMS! Create a candidate account to subscribe to our Job Alerts (Click on Sign In at the top right of your screen and then on Create Account). Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations). To view legal notices, click on links provided below: View Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) View E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)
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About Agropur
À propos d’Agropur
Agropur fait partie du top 15 des transformateurs laitiers mondiaux, en plus d’être l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers aux secteurs industriels, de la vente au détail et de la restauration.
Fondée en 1938, elle est la plus grande coopérative laitière du Canada et une source de fierté pour près de 3 000 membres et près de 7 500 employés. Agropur exploite 23 usines au Canada et sept aux États-Unis, où elle est structurée en société privée. Au total, Agropur a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de plus de 8,2 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2023 en transformant plus de 6,6 milliards de litres (15 milliards de livres) de lait.
Les membres et les employés de la Coopérative travaillent ensemble chaque jour à la réalisation d'une vision commune, « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde », qui vise le développement économique et social de leurs communautés dans le respect de l'environnement et du bien-être des animaux.
About Agropur
Agropur is a top 15 global dairy processor and a leading supplier of dairy products to the industrial, retail and food service sectors.
Founded in 1938, it’s Canada’s largest dairy cooperative and a source of pride to nearly 3,000 members and close to 7,500 employees. Agropur operates 23 plants in Canada and seven in the United States, where it is organized as a private company. In total, Agropur generated more than CAN$8.2 billion in sales in 2023 while processing more than 6.6 billion litres (15 billion pounds) of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work together every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.