Dairy QA Lab Technician - Evening Shift

Staffmark Group; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits including医cal,等

Life Insurance and Disability

Optional 401(k) Plan

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a QA Lab Technician in Sun Valley, CA to support quality assurance and laboratory activities in a Greek yogurt manufacturing environment. The role performs routine testing, collects samples, and documents results to ensure products meet safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing or microbiology, with attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and the flexibility to work 1pm-9:30pm or 5pm-1:30am.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures accurately.
• Ability to collect samples, perform testing, and maintain reliable records.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety, sanitation, and contamination prevention.
• Ability to recognize and communicate quality issues or unusual results.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with production and QA teams.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work the assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality assurance and laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods as assigned.
• Collect, label, and prepare product and environmental samples for testing.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and surface-swabbing activities according to established procedures.
• Perform ATP and allergen swab testing, where applicable.
• Assist with microbiological testing and other routine laboratory procedures.
• Inspect products and review results to verify compliance with quality specifications.
• Accurately document test results, observations, and production quality records.
• Identify and report out-of-specification results, quality concerns, or potential food safety issues.
• Follow GMP, sanitation, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Collaborate with QA, production, and sanitation teams to support food safety and quality objectives.
• Complete additional quality assurance and laboratory duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow written procedures

Education

Food Science / Microbiology / Chemistry / Biology degree

Job description

Staffmark is hiring a QA Lab Technician in Sun Valley, CA to support quality assurance and laboratory activities in a Greek yogurt manufacturing environment. The role performs routine testing, collects samples, and documents results to ensure products meet safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing or microbiology, with attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and the flexibility to work 1pm-9:30pm or 5pm-1:30am.