{"id":1822451,"url":"https://alion.io/job/saputo-quality-specialist","title":"Quality Specialist","company":{"id":1781663,"name":"Saputo","domain":"saputo.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/saputo-com","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Las Cruces, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":60000,"max_usd":128000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":425},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Maestro","optional":true},{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-04T23:36:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?\nHow You Will Make Contributions That Matter (Brief summary of responsibilities)\nReview, monitor and maintain quality programs (HAACP, Allergen, GMP, Pest Control, sanitation, sampling, environmental swabs, positive release, quality specs., master sanitation, weight control, metal detectors, microbiological and analytical information) for finished product compliance; conduct audits and inspections as required by our SQF system.\nReview and maintain all QC test results to assure customer specs are met.\nPrepare/update weekly QA reports.\nAssist management with regulatory, customer and internal compliance audits.\nParticipate on the PSIR team; follow-up on customer complaints and returns.\nIdentify and address QA documentation concerns/errors or potential QA/Food safety hazards.\nMaintains historical database of records; prepares reports and graphs.\nGenerate customer COAs.\nProcess and arrange all external lab samples for testing; monitor pest control program.\nOrganize daily taste tests\nPerform inspections on raw materials and packaging supplies.\nMonitor the Hold and Positive Release programs/inventory.\nPerform other duties as requested by the QA Supervisor or Plant Manager\nYou Are Best Suited For The Role If You have the following education, experience and skills:\nB.S. degree preferred in Dairy or Food Science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a food/dairy manufacturing facility. Microbial lab experience preferred. Experience with SQF quality system, HAACP certification/training preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus\nKnowledge of personal computers; proficient on MS Excel and Word at the intermediate level. Proficient at preparing graphs in MS Excel.\nKnowledge of Maestro and AS400 system\nAbility to read and comprehend technical material; Strong math and analytical skills; ability to perform mathematical calculations (e.g. percentages, ratios, yields, etc.). Ability to define problems, collect, data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide recommended solutions.\nAttention to detail; organized\nWe Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing:\nDevelopment opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment\nMeaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family\nOpportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products\nIn the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, FrigoCheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.\nWhether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.\nAccessibility\nSaputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.\nEEO\nSaputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.\nCalifornia Applicant Privacy Notice (CCPA)\nTo review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).","description_format":"text","description_chars":4411,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Food & Beverages","Dairy Products","Veterinary Medicine"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-04T07:18:35Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":84,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.839,"p_room":1,"age_days":7,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-05T01:03:51Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/saputo-quality-specialist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/saputo-quality-specialist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-05T01:03:51Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1371,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3629,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-06T00:00:00Z"}}}