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Job ID: 14086520
 
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Job Title:Quality Assurance Mgt Trainee (Remote)
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Please see the job description for information about required job skills.
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Job Description:
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products.
By joining DFA, Dairy Brands you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands has an opening for a Quality Assurance Mgt Trainee (Remote) position. The Quality Assurance Mgt Trainee can be located anywhere in the USA. Preferred location Minneapolis, MN.
General Purpose:
This position is for training in a Quality Assurance management position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Follow Corporate Quality Assurance (QA)Training Program as defined by VP of Quality Assurance. Provide for assigned progress reports in training
Study and learn company QA policies, laboratory procedures, HTST/HHST, CIP (Clean-in-Place), COP (Cleaned-out-of-Place), Filler Systems of Processing
Obtain required certifications for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Food Safety Plan (FSP), Food Defense/Food Defense Plan (FDP), Hazzard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Appendix N, Better Process Control School, NCIMS Aseptic Program, and others as required. Develop plans and procedures for certification
Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications. Tasting of various Dairy Products
Work with QA Manager in learning how to coordinate schedules and estimate worker hourly requirements for completion of job assignments
Lead by example with the Company's Code of Ethics. This includes following company policies, standards, and specifications
Work with plant management and other supervisory staff to maximize quality and productivity
Ensure proper procedures are in place and being followed for product quality, employee safety, state, and federal guidelines
Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating
Perform other duties as assigned by VP of QA or designate
BENEFITS:

Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of eligibility
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Work for dairy farm families

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in a food science or related science based discipline
Relocate and travel when needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Travel:

5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
X50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)
An Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Refer to ID 79504700 when applying