2nd Shift Lab Technician — Quality & Safety

dfa; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Garelick Farms, a Dairy Farmers of America company, is seeking a Lab Technician for 2nd shift to perform testing, sample preparation, and QA activities in a production laboratory. You will calibrate equipment, maintain records, and ensure products meet safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, data entry, collaboration, and adherence to GMP while supporting continuous improvement in laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with food manufacturing, lab, QA, or related experience
• Up to 1 year of food manufacturing laboratory or quality assurance experience preferred
• Certification/license may be required during employment (e.g., Better Processing Certificate)

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of batch preparation and QC activities to meet specifications
• Test incoming and outgoing products for compliance with standards
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Document results and maintain lab records accurately and timely
• Notify supervisor of out-of-range values and monitor quality trends
• Prepare reports and analyze data to support quality decisions
• Maintain clean work area and perform CIP cleaning activities
• Adhere to GMP, health, safety and regulatory requirements

Skills

Lab equipment

MS Office

Laboratory calculations

Record keeping

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food science/biological science related coursework

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Analytical instruments

Job description

Garelick Farms, a Dairy Farmers of America company, is seeking a Lab Technician for 2nd shift to perform testing, sample preparation, and QA activities in a production laboratory. You will calibrate equipment, maintain records, and ensure products meet safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, data entry, collaboration, and adherence to GMP while supporting continuous improvement in laboratory operations.