Quality Lab Technician Summer Help

Agropur • Weyauwega, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Agropur, quality is at the heart of everything we produce. Our Weyauwega Cheese Plant is looking for a Summer Quality Lab Technician to support our Quality team during the busy summer season. This role is a great opportunity for someone interested in food science, microbiology, chemistry, or quality assurance to gain hands-on experience in a dairy manufacturing environment while learning how quality and food safety standards are maintained in real time. What You’ll Do As a Summer Quality Lab Technician, you’ll support the Quality team in monitoring product quality and ensuring that all dairy products meet Agropur’s food safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities may include: Collecting product samples from production for testing Performing basic laboratory testing and quality checks Recording and documenting test results accurately Assisting with environmental monitoring and sanitation verification Supporting product quality checks throughout the production process Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the quality lab Following all food safety, quality, and safety procedures Communicating any quality concerns to the Quality team This position provides valuable exposure to quality control in food manufacturing and laboratory testing processes. What We’re Looking For High school graduate, college student, or individual interested in food science, biology, chemistry, or quality assurance Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures closely Comfortable working in both lab and production environments Basic computer and data entry skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with the production and quality teams Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods Previous lab or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. Why Join Agropur for the Summer? Gain hands-on experience in food quality and laboratory testing Learn about food safety, regulatory standards, and dairy manufacturing Work alongside experienced quality and production professionals Build valuable experience for careers in food science, quality assurance, or manufacturing About Agropur Agropur is a North American dairy cooperative committed to producing high-quality dairy products while supporting the communities and farmers we serve. At our Weyauwega Cheese Plant, teamwork, safety, and pride in our work are at the center of everything we do. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements

• High school graduate, college student, or individual interested in food science, biology, chemistry, or quality assurance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures closely
• Comfortable working in both lab and production environments
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the production and quality teams
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to read and understand SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and quality-related documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply logic and methods to resolve quality issues.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide training.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and testing results.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Minimum one (1) years of experience in quality assurance or food manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, including sampling requirements and documentation review required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lab or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting product samples from production for testing
• Performing basic laboratory testing and quality checks
• Recording and documenting test results accurately
• Assisting with environmental monitoring and sanitation verification
• Supporting product quality checks throughout the production process
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the quality lab
• Following all food safety, quality, and safety procedures
• Communicating any quality concerns to the Quality team

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in food quality and laboratory testing
• Learn about food safety, regulatory standards, and dairy manufacturing
• Work alongside experienced quality and production professionals
• Build valuable experience for careers in food science, quality assurance, or manufacturing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED