Dairy QA Technician – 1st Shift, Growth & Benefits

Lactalis American Group; Brattleboro (VT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off from Day One

Job summary

Lactalis USA is hiring for a Laboratory QA position on 1st shift (Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) in Brattleboro, VT. You’ll perform timely and accurate evaluations of raw materials, products, and processes to support quality and efficient yogurt manufacturing.

You will report to the Lab Supervisor and play a key role in GMP compliance and daily operations. Qualified candidates bring a Life/ Food Sciences background or related experience, ability to lift 25 lbs, and strong math/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred associate’s degree in Life or Food Sciences or two years related experience required.
• Minimum of High School diploma, GED with related training or experience.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Must be able to routinely lift up to 25 lbs.
• Proficient in math and using algebraic expressions.
• Computer literacy including Excel/Word/Outlook; IBM Lotus Notes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and quality per plant procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate yogurt production samples for production or distribution.
• Hold product based on specifications and knowledge.
• Prepare and add sensitive ingredients during production steps.
• Monitor sanitation, start-up, and equipment performance.
• Communicate results to operations daily.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment.
• Prepare paperwork for reporting results to State Agencies.
• Maintain organized and clean work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Quality control

Lab testing

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Detail oriented

Work under pressure

Education

Associate's degree in Life or Food Sciences

High School diploma or GED

Two years related experience

Tools

SAP

IBM Lotus Notes

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

Lactalis USA is hiring for a Laboratory QA position on 1st shift (Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) in Brattleboro, VT. You’ll perform timely and accurate evaluations of raw materials, products, and processes to support quality and efficient yogurt manufacturing.

You will report to the Lab Supervisor and play a key role in GMP compliance and daily operations. Qualified candidates bring a Life/ Food Sciences background or related experience, ability to lift 25 lbs, and strong math/Excel skills.