Quality Assurance Technician

Essential Functions: This position is responsible for: Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities. Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior. Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities. Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior. Microbiological testing as appropriate for raw materials, work in process, and finished products including: SPC, PI, TPC, Coliform, and Yeast/Mold. Ensure compliance with antibiotic testing of all incoming raw milk. Sensory evaluation of products during and at end of Shelf-Life. Equipment pre-operational inspection including ATP swabbing. Air quality monitoring within the facility. Water quality monitoring within the facility for Coliform and TPC. Environmental pathogen swabbing within the facility. Allergen testing of equipment and products where appropriate. Maintain proper inventory of all laboratory items and supplies. Order supplies as needed. Maintain all proper documentation and records associated with responsibilities. Coordinate with third-party laboratories as appropriate for sampling and testing necessary Provide summary reports to Quality Assurance Manager of testing and monitoring activities. Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements. Maintain laboratory as needed with regular cleaning. Must follow all proper Good Manufacturing Practices. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Minimum: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a food laboratory environment Knowledgeable of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP’s) Strong understanding of microbiology (experience with microbiological testing preferred). Sensory experience Troubleshoot and repair lab equipment, as necessary. Preferred: FDA Appendix N Antibiotic Trained HACCP Good Laboratory Practices including Aseptic Sampling Techniques Trained Hourly Range : $25.42 - $28.25 Producers offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan. Producers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.