Quality Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must currently be qualified in the dairy lab or have equivalent degree or experience
• Must be willing and able to complete all duties in a timely manner
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able and willing to learn and maintain proficiency in all requirements of this position
• Must have good communication and teamwork skills
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently at the required pace and stay busy
• Must be able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis
• Must be able to maintain the highest sanitation and manufacturing standard

Nice To Haves

• Strong math background is recommended

Responsibilities

• Will work closely with ice cream & fluid production staff, team leaders and group leaders
• Will be responsible for completing microbiological testing of products and ingredients
• Will perform daily lab testing on ice cream
• Will be responsible for testing products according to customer requirements. Tests include, but not limited to, variegate checks, inclusions checks, weight verification, butterfat, total solids, TA, pH
• Will be responsible for collecting and shipping finished product samples for testing
• Will maintain product retention program
• Will be responsible for performing product evaluations/cuttings on ice cream products
• Will be responsible for microbiological plating and analyzing data
• Will update product information within the QDA System
• Will be responsible for product hold and release program
• Will be responsible for environmental monitoring and follow up on corrective actions
• Will monitor weight control program
• Will report any quality deviations with ingredients, packaging or finished product
• Will complete quality work orders
• Will report immediately any discrepancies or noncompliance issues as relates to regulatory requirements, customer specifications or Prairie Farms standards
• Will be required to help maintain the cleanliness and organization of laboratory testing areas and equipment
• Will be required to help establish and maintain ATP program for fillers and equipment and follow up on corrective actions
• Will be required to help maintain Allergen testing program and follow up on corrective actions
• Will follow all company safety rules and exercise due care in discharging duties
• Will be expected to learn and actively participate in activities designed to enhance Prairie Farms lean process to reduce waste throughout the company
• Must be willing to cross-train and perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) + Matching
• Parental Leave