Dairy QA Technician - Swing Shift Lab Testing

Ohio Ag Connection; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Employee events and recognition

Wellness initiatives

Feedback forums

Job summary

Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a highly motivated QA Technician for our fast-paced Quality Department. This full-time, in-person role covers swing shifts with weekend/holiday coverage and occasional cross-shift duties.

You will perform aseptic sampling, verify SOP compliance, monitor process settings, conduct lab tests, and maintain detailed records while supporting food safety and regulatory programs.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with all levels of the organization, as well as customers and regulatory.
• Team oriented, but able to work independently.
• Detail oriented, organized, and manages time well.
• Self-motivated and proactive, focused on the task at hand.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google Documents, and the use of digital camera.
• Ability to train, use, and maintain various equipment: QA Studio, LM1 Data Trending Software, Plant/Blow molding SPC, D365

Responsibilities

• Aseptic sampling of incoming ingredients, packaging, finished products, and various areas/equipment.
• Sample other types of collections such as well water.
• Verification of compliance to standard operating procedures and assistance for operations in the enforcement of standard operating procedures
• Monitoring of process settings, material usage, and product weights
• Verification of compliance with food safety, customer expectations, product specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Determine of root cause, corrective actions, and follow-up
• Pre-operational inspection of processing equipment and environment
• Measuring and recording product temperatures.
• Calibrating temperature measuring devices.
• Perform lab tests (e.g., water hardness)
• Communicating evaluation results with operators and supervisors and follow up.
• Keeping detailed records and complete documentation in a timely, accurate manner.
• Execute the Product Hold and Release procedures.
• End of shift reporting including deviations and corrective actions.
• Assist in taking and transporting samples to the lab and review of lab test results.
• Update forms and procedures filing
• Review incoming items certificate of analysis.
• Work with receivers and review results of incoming ingredients.
• Conduct GMP audits
• Conduct environmental testing and send samples to lab
• Review production and sanitation records, follow up on corrections, organize, store and scan records.
• Maintain QA supplies inventory log
• Conduct verification checks on the lines assigned such as metal detector challenges.
• Maintain assigned food safety and quality programs
• Other assigned duties

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office

QA Software

Laboratory Equipment

Equipment training

Tools

QA Studio

LM1 Data Trending

D365

SPC

Job description

Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a highly motivated QA Technician for our fast-paced Quality Department. This full-time, in-person role covers swing shifts with weekend/holiday coverage and occasional cross-shift duties.

You will perform aseptic sampling, verify SOP compliance, monitor process settings, conduct lab tests, and maintain detailed records while supporting food safety and regulatory programs.