Quality Field Technician (PET) - BCV - D1 (6am-630pm)

Byrne Branding•Cortland, NY

17h•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism, valuing the contributions of our team members. The Quality Field Technician plays a key role in executing assigned quality tasks, including setting up, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. Byrne, headquartered in LaFayette, is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville, warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, and a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. Byrne is recognized as an industry leader, driving innovation in dairy processing and product development.

Requirements

A minimum GED or High School Diploma is required

Nice To Haves

associate degree in chemistry, biology, food science or ag-tech science
6 months – 2 years of manufacturing/machine operation experience in dairy/food industry
SQF or similar quality systems experience

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze product samples from raw milk, in-process materials, and finished dairy products to conduct microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing for bacterial contamination, composition analysis, and quality compliance.
Monitor critical control points throughout production processes including pasteurization temperatures, pH levels, and hold times while verifying equipment calibration and documenting any deviations from standard procedures.
Implement food safety protocols by conducting HACCP inspections, monitoring sanitation procedures, and ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements for dairy manufacturing operations.
Perform facility and equipment inspections to verify cleanliness standards, proper storage temperatures, packaging specifications, and labeling accuracy while maintaining detailed quality control records.
Investigate quality issues by analyzing test results, identifying root causes of product deviations, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating with production teams to prevent recurrence.
Maintain documentation and reporting by recording test data in quality databases, preparing regulatory compliance reports, conducting traceability investigations, and providing training to production staff on quality procedures.