Dairy Quality Lab Technician – QC, CAPA & Compliance

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee stock options

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor production areas, sample and test dairy products, and report quality deviations. You will ensure testing accuracy and maintain QC records while supporting audits and CAPA actions.

Qualified candidates will perform microbiological testing, calibrate lab equipment, prepare reagents, and comply with QA procedures and regulatory standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with food quality specifications and analytical testing.
• Ability to apply and interpret test results.
• Familiarity with process control monitoring and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production areas to inspect product quality and sample products.
• Document and report deviations and CAPA recommendations to leadership.
• Perform microbiological sampling and analytical testing per guidelines.
• Maintain QC records and enter data into the system.
• Calibrate and maintain lab testing equipment and prepare stock solutions.
• Support audits and product recall program guidelines.
• Comply with QA procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food quality specs

Physical testing

Analytical testing

Process control monitoring

Positive release documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Food or Dairy Science

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor production areas, sample and test dairy products, and report quality deviations. You will ensure testing accuracy and maintain QC records while supporting audits and CAPA actions.

Qualified candidates will perform microbiological testing, calibrate lab equipment, prepare reagents, and comply with QA procedures and regulatory standards across the facility.