Dairy Quality Assurance Technician – Microbiology & Testing

Dairy Farmers of America; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Service recognition

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work with dairy farm families

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, via Swiss Premium Dairy, seeks a quality assurance technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and related items, while upholding food safety and SQF requirements. The role emphasizes maintaining SOPs and pursuing continuous improvement to enhance processes.

Join a farmer-owned cooperative that values teamwork, reliability, and career growth opportunities within a broad family of dairy brands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• Pass pre-employment screenings (drug, background, criminal).
• Strong math and measurement skills for unit conversions.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to handle physical tasks (lift up to 35 lbs, stand for long periods).
• Willing to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products and raw materials.
• Adhere to food safety and quality system requirements (SQF, SOPs).
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset to identify process improvements.
• Maintain all applicable standard operating procedures and records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math/measurement skills

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, via Swiss Premium Dairy, seeks a quality assurance technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials, and related items, while upholding food safety and SQF requirements. The role emphasizes maintaining SOPs and pursuing continuous improvement to enhance processes.

Join a farmer-owned cooperative that values teamwork, reliability, and career growth opportunities within a broad family of dairy brands.