• A dairy marketing cooperative owned by 2,000 farm families and managed by its 1,200 employees. Dairy farm owners produce high-quality milk on family farms in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. The packaging and processing plant is located in Portage/Blair/Jim Falls, Wisconsin, and its diversity of production is an asset to many customers in Wisconsin and beyond.

• The SQF Practitioner has been designated by senior management to develop, validate, verify and maintain the company’s Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan. The SQF Practitioner has the responsibility and necessary resources to fully manage the Food Safety programs at  facilities and ensure it meets and/or exceeds all the requirements of the SQF and FSMA.

• Job Type: Full Time, Permanent 
• Salary: Starting $55,000
• Hours Per Week: 40 + 
• Overtime: This is an exempt position, no OT paid for. 
• Workweek: Monday - Friday. Occasional weekends
• Shifts: 1st shift: Mon – Friday. 7:00-8:00 am to 4:00-5:00 pm.  
• Payment Days: Biweekly / Thursday 
• Start Dates: ASAP
• Locations: Blair MN. / This position requires approximately 50% travel. We reimburse mileage at the IRS recommended rate.

• Proven proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), as well as Internet/intranet and other organization-specific software.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
• Professional communication skills with internal and external customers, coworkers, team members, and consultants.
• Possesses traits of honesty, integrity, creativity, and flexibility.
• Understanding of manufactured products and the processes involved.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ability to understand daily production needs.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to lead, participate in, and work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence others without direct hierarchical control.
• Ability to plan, initiate, direct, and execute short- and long-term programs.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize.
• Capable of performing at a high level in a fast-paced and adaptable environment.
• Detail-oriented and quality-minded.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field (preferred).
• 3 years of relevant experience and technical knowledge in the Dairy Industry.
• Experience with GFSI, FSMA, HACCP, and GMP in food safety programs.
• Criminal Background Check and Drug Test: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check. 
• English Level Required: Advanced (conversational English level C1) 
• Physical requirements: Must be able to pass physical assessment performed by the factory´s doctor. 
• Documentation: "Título en Ingeniería, Cédula Profesional y Pasaporte". 
• Experience: Yes, 3 years of work experience in the Dairy Industry and GFSI, FSMA, HACCP y GMP programs

• 401K: Yes
• Worker Compensation: Yes
• Healthcare Insurance: See Corporate benefits highlights. 
• Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving + Day after, Christmas Day and 2 floaters determined by management. 
• Job Promotion Possibility: Yes.  

Transportation:

• Paid Flight to Business Location: Yes
• From Housing to Worksite: We are looking for housing in the New Ulm area, preferably close to the office so the distance is walkable. This position is expected to travel for work and will need to come with or quickly purchase a vehicle. If housing isn't available in New Ulm, worker can live in Paynesville and work from Paynesville for up to two months.  

Housing: : 

• Housing Option Assigned Upon Arrival
• 2-bedroom apartments in Whitehall (10 minutes away) or a 5-bedroom house located 2 blocks from the plant.
• Shared rooms (2 workers per room).
• Rent deducted from paycheck:
  • Months 1-3: $200
  • Months 4-6: $290
  • Months 7-9: $460
  • Months 10+: $640
• Utilities included: Water, gas, trash, electricity.
• Furnished: Bed, kitchen, bedding.
• WiFi and cable TV available for personal subscription.
• On-site laundry (coin-operated).
• Rooms Shared: See above. Paynesville is shared room. 
• Rent: New Ulm: Housing is still being sourced and price TBD. / Paynesville: $100/biweekly pay period. 
• Utilities: Yes
• Furnishing: Yes