Dairy Quality Lab Technician – 2nd Shift

Daisy Brand; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Daisy Brand in Casa Grande, AZ, seeks a Quality Technician to support the 24/7 production operation with a focus on quality and analytical testing. This role involves data entry, sample handling, and collaboration with Maintenance, Packaging, and Leadership to ensure product quality.

The position requires a high school diploma, a science-focused technical degree is preferred, and 3–5 years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• A high school education is required.
• The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with a focus on science.
• 3-5 years of lab related experience.
• Ability to prioritize duties and efficiently manage time.
• Ability to read SOPs and methods manuals; comprehend and follow directions therein in order to comply with analytical, quality control and regulatory requirements and product specifications.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and data entry procedures.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50lbs, bend, squat, kneel, walk and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Pulls, records, and labels finished product samples as required for immediate testing, and various shelf-life evaluations.
• Verifies product labeling and code dates.
• Performs sensory analysis on finished product, which includes grading sour cream and cottage cheese.
• Operates laboratory equipment, performing calibrations as required by SOP and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Communicates crucial product evaluation results to management as specified by SOPs.
• Additional finished product samples are pulled to monitor quality and comply with standardized shelf-life testing and retention programs.
• Vendor supply management and quarterly vendor scorecard communication.
• Responsible for pest control management program.

Skills

Lab experience

SOP literacy

Data entry

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tech degree in science

Job description

Daisy Brand in Casa Grande, AZ, seeks a Quality Technician to support the 24/7 production operation with a focus on quality and analytical testing. This role involves data entry, sample handling, and collaboration with Maintenance, Packaging, and Leadership to ensure product quality.

The position requires a high school diploma, a science-focused technical degree is preferred, and 3–5 years of lab experience.