Food Quality Lab Technician — Rotating Shifts

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Employer Match

Life Insurance – Company Paid

AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid

144 hours of Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in California seeks a Laboratory Technician to provide vacation relief across all lab shifts. You will operate dairy and analytical equipment, conduct product evaluations, and document results in SAP and LIM systems, ensuring compliance with internal specs.

Role requires a high school diploma (AA preferred), ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, to support quality and safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: AA degree or two years of experience in an analytical laboratory (food manufacturing lab preferred).
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment such as dairy analyzer, NIR analyzer, pH meter and other tools.
• Test and evaluate in-process and finished products and report results.
• Release batches and record results in SAP or LIM systems.
• Support QA and food safety programs and communicate findings to production staff.
• Monitor sanitation and assist in HACCP and SQF compliance.
• Attend required training and uphold GMP and safety standards.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal and written English

Prioritize tasks

Independent worker

Lift 50 lbs

All shifts / weekends / holidays

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 2 years lab experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in California seeks a Laboratory Technician to provide vacation relief across all lab shifts. You will operate dairy and analytical equipment, conduct product evaluations, and document results in SAP and LIM systems, ensuring compliance with internal specs.

Role requires a high school diploma (AA preferred), ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, to support quality and safety across the plant.