Quality Assurance Tech

Dairy Farmers of America • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Tech efficiently and accurately performs product testing, sample setting, and follow-through on Quality Assurance programs. The role performs microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and related items; conducts quality inspections; and supports product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration, and lab sanitation. The position requires familiarity with applicable equipment and obtaining and maintaining State certification for antibiotic testing in accordance with company guidelines.

The Quality Assurance Tech supports food safety and quality system requirements, including pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements. The role documents work accurately and according to SOPs, communicates production problems and concerns to relevant departments, management, and employees, and helps identify process improvements. The position also follows Good Manufacturing Practices and required safety practices, maintains a clean and sanitary work area, and reports food safety or quality issues to management immediately. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent coursework in a related field, required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to flavor milk-based, sugar-based, and caffeine-based products.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, including overhead.
• Ability to work in a wet environment and exposure to chemicals; may be exposed to eggs, strawberries, milk products, and nuts.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background, and criminal checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform product testing and set samples, following through on Quality Assurance programs.
• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and associated items as required.
• Conduct quality inspections on related items using applicable equipment.
• Support product weight control and perform antibiotic testing.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain laboratory sanitation.
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines.
• Follow food safety and quality system requirements, including applicable regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
• Communicate problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency to other departments, management, and employees.
• Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and on time, documenting required information in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes through a continuous improvement mindset.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow required safe work practices, including use of required PPE and safe practices for confined spaces, chemicals, and fall restraints.
• Take responsibility for food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality in the designated area; report related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree