Food Quality Lab Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician in Schuylkill Haven. The role involves testing products and ensuring compliance with safety standards, focusing on accuracy and quality control throughout the production process.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant lab experience, with strong skills in record keeping and communication. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in the food testing and manufacturing field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent coupled with food manufacturing or laboratory experience.
• Up to 1 year of quality assurance or food testing experience preferred.
• Certification may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of batch preparation and control activities.
• Test incoming and outgoing products for compliance.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Notify supervisor of any out-of-range values.
• Participate in task meetings to suggest improvements.
• Maintain safe working conditions and procedures.

Skills

Laboratory equipment familiarity

Microsoft Office Suite

Record keeping

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food science or biological science education

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician in Schuylkill Haven. The role involves testing products and ensuring compliance with safety standards, focusing on accuracy and quality control throughout the production process.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant lab experience, with strong skills in record keeping and communication. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in the food testing and manufacturing field.