Quality Technician

Daisy Brand • Wooster, OH

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Quality Technicians play an integral role in Daisy's mission of providing our consumers high quality, great tasting products. We are looking for motivated individuals who have strong problem solving/analytical skills, are adaptable, and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Quality Team strives to provide a work-life balance with an average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth. Quality Technicians are responsible for completing all documentation and data entry associated with the receipt, handling and analysis of all samples and results. Technicians will frequently collaborate and problem solve with Maintenance, Packaging, Replenishment, Processing, and Leadership. Quality Technicians are expected to interpret production schedules to anticipate sample load and adjust accordingly, ensuring that adequate time and supplies are available. Product testing includes fat, total solids, pH, viscosity, protein, aerobic plate counts, coliform counts, yeast & mold counts, and antibiotic residue testing.

Requirements

• A high school education is required.
• 3-5 years of lab related experience.
• Ability to prioritize duties and efficiently manage time.
• Ability to read SOPs and methods manuals; comprehend and follow directions therein in order to comply with analytical, quality control and regulatory requirements and product specifications.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and data entry procedures.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50lbs, bend, squat, kneel, walk and stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with a focus on science.

Responsibilities

• Analytical: Pulls, records, and labels finished product samples as required for immediate testing, and various shelf-life evaluations
• Verifies product labeling and code dates
• Performs sensory analysis on finished product, which includes grading sour cream and cottage cheese
• Operates laboratory equipment, performing calibrations as required by SOP and troubleshooting when necessary
• Communicates crucial product evaluation results to management as specified by SOPs
• Additional finished product samples are pulled to monitor quality and comply with standardized shelf-life testing and retention programs
• Vendor supply management and quarterly vendor scorecard communication
• Responsible for pest control management program
• Microbiology Testing: Performs all microbiological testing on all raw, in-process, and finished product samples
• Communicates crucial testing results to management in accordance with pre-determined specifications
• Further testing requirements include water, environmental monitoring, and special project testing
• Other: Maintains company LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) by performing daily data entry of sample identification and results
• Maintains product hold and release program
• Verifies supply inventories, restocks or prepares supplies as needed
• Records, reviews and validates other records throughout the facility for compliance
• GMP audits, State Inspection and Customer Audit prep
• Maintains organization and cleanliness within the laboratory
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED