Dairy Quality Field Technician - Compliance & Impact

Byrne Dairy; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Supplemental benefits available on day

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Byrne in Cortland, NY is hiring a Quality Field Technician to set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment while following SOPs. You will collect samples from raw milk and finished dairy products for microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing to ensure quality.

The role requires basic manufacturing experience, a GED or HS diploma, and familiarity with HACCP and FDA/USDA guidelines. Benefits include medical and 401(k); training will be provided to maintain records and support

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required; associate degree in chemistry, biology, food science or ag-tech preferred.
• 6 months–2 years of manufacturing/machine operation experience in dairy/food industry preferred.
• SQF or similar quality systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze product samples from raw milk, in-process materials, and finished dairy products to conduct microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing for bacterial contamination, composition analysis, and quality compliance.
• Monitor critical control points throughout production processes including pasteurization temperatures, pH levels, and hold times while verifying equipment calibration and documenting any deviations from standard procedures.
• Implement food safety protocols by conducting HACCP inspections, monitoring sanitation procedures, and ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements for dairy manufacturing operations.
• Perform facility and equipment inspections to verify cleanliness standards, proper storage temperatures, packaging specifications, and labeling accuracy while maintaining detailed quality control records.
• Investigate quality issues by analyzing test results, identifying root causes of product deviations, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating with production teams to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain documentation and reporting by recording test data in quality databases, preparing regulatory compliance reports, conducting traceability investigations, and providing training to production staff on quality procedures.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Chemical testing

Sensory testing

Quality documentation

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Associate degree in chemistry, biology, food science or ag-tech

Job description

Byrne in Cortland, NY is hiring a Quality Field Technician to set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment while following SOPs. You will collect samples from raw milk and finished dairy products for microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing to ensure quality.

The role requires basic manufacturing experience, a GED or HS diploma, and familiarity with HACCP and FDA/USDA guidelines. Benefits include medical and 401(k); training will be provided to maintain records and support