Quality Operations Technician

Land O'Lakes•Carlisle, PA

8d•$32 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports plant operations and contributes to both Quality and Sanitation functional responsibilities. The technician is expected to thrive in a team environment, demonstrate self-motivation, and escalate concerns appropriately. The role requires executing against multiple demands, balancing priorities, and processing workload efficiently while remaining flexible to support others. This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives. We are seeking a team player with strong time management skills, the confidence to speak up and advocate for both Quality and Sanitation standards, and the integrity to hold peers accountable. The technician must follow all GMPs, conduct audits, and maintain a sharp attention to detail. The ability to problem-solve and actively participate in root cause investigations is essential.

Requirements

18 years old or older
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
Maintains a safety mindset
Must be able to work in a collaborative team
Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to lift/carry 50 lb
Confined space entry (silos, dryers, evaporators)
Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

Nice To Haves

An Associates Degree (or equivalent) or comparable experience in the Dairy manufacturing, sanitation, quality or operations roles
3 to 5 years

Responsibilities

Conduct Sanitary Micro sampling according to SOP- Follow schedule and collect samples from various locations throughout the plant.
Assist in obtaining samples upon request to support investigations or audits.
Perform routine GMP inspections across the facility and communicate findings to cross-functional team (includes entire facility).
Inspect equipment cleanliness and verify readiness for production for pre-operational checks, and invasive red tag work (entire facility).
Verify CIP (clean in place) functions and practices.
Perform post CIP inspections and micro swabbing to ensure sanitation effectiveness.
Follow up with action registers call outs, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
Provide routine support to Operations and Maintenance teams, promoting alignment of quality and sanitation standards.
Support Trial runs and product changes, including set up, documentation, and coordination with cross- functional teams.
Adhere to all LOL EQMS system requirements, maintaining compliance with internal and external standards.
Support customer and 3rd party inspections, including documentation, walkthroughs, and corrective actions.
Collaborate on team investigations, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
Monitor critical control points
Verify and sign-off on completion of quality and sanitation records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Train and work with employees performing sanitation and cleaning duties, reinforcing best practices and compliance.
Support employee Quality and Sanitation training to plant personnel.
Serve as a War on Water champion, promoting water conservation and responsible usage practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.