QA Associate

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

Job Summary: Understand, document and distribute finished product and Ingredient data originating from the QA Department. Maintain and originate documentation in support of Quality Assurance policies, procedures and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in Information Systems to uphold and maintain data to support Quality and Food Safety Systems. (Ross, ProCal, MES)
• Create, Monitor and Maintain Certificate of Analysis program for ingredient and finished product release.
• Perform Inventory Management transfers for raw ingredients and finished products.
• Perform any functions deemed necessary by QA Management to maintain Food Safety and Quality Systems, Customer and regulatory Compliance.

Experience & Education Required:

Associates degree in related field or GED and two years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines is required.

Confidentiality

The QA associate is exposed to O-AT-KA customer and product information on a consistent basis.

Management Responsibility

The QA Associate is an independent contributor role that operated under the guidance and direction of the Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance and the QA Compliance Supervisor.

Work Environment

Majority of time spent in an office environment. Incumbent must be able to use standard computer equipment (Computer, Copier, Fax, Phone), bend, reach, walk and lift up to 25 lbs. Some time required in the production facility where the incumbent will be exposed to slippery floors, heat, cold, and noise.

Pay: $25/hr.*

*The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting.  Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications.  The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.