Quality Assurance Coordinator
About The Position
Land O’Lakes Vermont Creamery is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to support food safety, regulatory, and quality compliance. This role partners closely with the QA Supervisor and collaborates with technicians, cross-functional teams, and corporate quality to streamline processes and improve workflows. The coordinator will help develop testing procedures, implement risk mitigation strategies, and create SOPs. Responsibilities also include supporting in-process and finished product testing, conducting pre-shipment reviews for COA submission, inspecting raw materials and packaging, reviewing lab documentation, and coordinating equipment servicing and proficiency testing. This role also serves as a primary backup in the laboratory as needed.
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
- Basic math skills required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of continuous work experience in any industry
- Associate degree in a science-related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience (food or dairy environment preferred)
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Customer-focused with strong teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- PCQI certification preferred
- Knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, GMPs, GLPs, and relevant regulations
- Strong communication skills, including report writing and interpreting safety, quality, and operational instructions
- Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Collaborative team player
- Experience with project management or process improvement initiatives
- Self-starter who thrives in a team environment and drives change
Responsibilities
- Support food safety, regulatory, and quality compliance.
- Partner closely with the QA Supervisor.
- Collaborate with technicians, cross-functional teams, and corporate quality to streamline processes and improve workflows.
- Help develop testing procedures, implement risk mitigation strategies, and create SOPs.
- Support in-process and finished product testing.
- Conduct pre-shipment reviews for COA submission.
- Inspect raw materials and packaging.
- Review lab documentation.
- Coordinate equipment servicing and proficiency testing.
- Serve as a primary backup in the laboratory as needed.
- Adhere to all safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP procedures.
- Identify and report non-conforming products and equipment to QA leadership.
Benefits
- Broad portfolio of benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
