Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Pay: $22.67 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 3rd Shift; 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM; Weekends/Overtime as needed.

The Quality Technician is responsible for accurately performing analytical and bacteriological testing on all raw material, in-process material, and finished product in accordance with company policies and procedures.

In this role, you'll be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc.

manufacturing team, ensuring the quality of our safe wholesome finished products.

You'll gain skills and experience in working with operations to ensure product integrity, from a microbiological and analytical standpoint, is protected and that our products conform to all standards within the LOL Quality Management Systems.

Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

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.

Key Responsibilities:


* Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others


* Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly


* Performs analyses, inspections, sampling, and testing of all stages of the manufacturing process, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property


* Evaluates non-conforming results and initiates re-sampling, re-testing, and/or hold procedures


* Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.


* Works with Quality Assurance Managers, Lab Supervisors and staff to foster and develop Quality programs to assist all employees; assists plant with onboarding and training of employees


* Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment


* Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area

Required Experience and Skills:


* Must be 18 years or older


* 6+ months of work experience in any industry


* Basic computer and math skills


* Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions


* Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot


* Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:


* 1+ years previous work in a food laboratory


* Good knowledge of analytical techniques and procedure


* Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements:


* Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds


* Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other ac...