Overview
Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in La Valle, WI at Carr Valley Cheese Company
Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Company: Carr Valley Cheese Company
Location: La Valle, WI
Join Our Team
Carr Valley Cheese is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Technician who is passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in maintaining our SQF-certified food safety system, supporting laboratory testing, and ensuring regulatory compliance across plant and field operations.
If you enjoy a mix of hands-on lab work, plant operations, and field collaboration, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career in the dairy and food manufacturing industry.
What You’ll Do
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will:
Support Food Safety & Quality Systems
- Maintain and strengthen SQF systems (SQF Code Edition 10)
- Assist SQF Practitioner responsibilities and compliance initiatives
Audit & Compliance
- Prepare for and support internal, SQF, and regulatory audits
- Manage documentation and follow-up on audit findings
Continuous Improvement
- Investigate non-conformances
- Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Drive ongoing quality improvements
Laboratory & Testing
- Perform product, environmental, and wastewater testing
- Accurately record, analyze, and report results
Regulatory & Wastewater Programs
- Oversee DNR wastewater compliance, testing, and reporting
- Maintain accurate regulatory records
Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Manage specifications, traceability, and compliance documentation
- Maintain organized and audit-ready records
Supplier & Milk Quality
- Support supplier approval and compliance programs
- Act as a field representative for milk quality initiatives
FARM Program Support
- Maintain records and ensure compliance
- Assist with program coordination and improvements
Training & Culture
- Support employee food safety training
- Promote a strong food safety culture across teams
Customer & Regulatory Communication
- Respond to customer documentation requests
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and external auditors
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or related field (preferred)
- Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and GMPs
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (written & verbal)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
- Comfortable working in plant, lab, and field environments
- Dairy or food manufacturing experience is a plus (not required)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and work in an active production environment
- Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. occasionally
- Maintain regular attendance and meet physical demands of the role
- Communicate effectively in team and customer settings
Why Join Carr Valley Cheese?
- Work with an award-winning, industry-leading cheese company
- Gain hands-on experience across lab, plant, and field operations
- Be part of a team committed to quality, craftsmanship, and innovation
- Opportunities for growth and development in food safety and quality
