Dairy Quality Lab Technician — HACCP Training & PTO

Lactalis USA; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Insurance coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off from day one

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Londonderry, NH is hiring a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure materials, products, and processes meet rigorous dairy industry standards. You will apply GMP, HACCP, and QA methods to support safe, quality dairy production.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality records, training staff on quality programs, managing SAP specifications, and collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing to uphold food safety and product quality across the plant.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience (5 years) required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of milk and dairy product science and technology, including understanding milk components and their interactions during processing.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies to investigate and resolve non-compliant quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce strict adherence to all quality standards, including the pasteurized milk ordinance and State regulations.
• Ensure consistent communication and enforcement of all company Quality policies, GMP compliance, and Food Safety standards.
• Assure the accuracy of all food safety records and documents.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver Quality, Food Safety, and HACCP training for all employees.
• Manage activities supporting the manufacturing plant, including staff education on quality standards and HACCP plans.
• Evaluate, investigate, and implement corrective actions based on microbiological evidence.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance on equipment updates to ensure sanitary design and compliance with food safety programs.
• Partner with Manufacturing to minimize quality loss while upholding food safety standards.
• Manage product specifications in the SAP database and update/create product entries.
• Utilize statistical tools to evaluate quality and compliance trends.

Skills

Quality control

GMP compliance

HACCP knowledge

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lactalis USA in Londonderry, NH is hiring a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure materials, products, and processes meet rigorous dairy industry standards. You will apply GMP, HACCP, and QA methods to support safe, quality dairy production.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality records, training staff on quality programs, managing SAP specifications, and collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing to uphold food safety and product quality across the plant.