Night Food Quality Lab Technician

Chestnut Labs; Garden City (KS); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DFAMILK seeks a Quality Support worker to assist the Quality Manager in monitoring, observing, and testing processes to ensure product quality. The role collaborates with production to promote best practices and standard work, maintaining a one-team mindset across functions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and ideally a two-year Applied Science degree in related fields with laboratory experience. Certification in relevant areas is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two-year Applied Science Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a food laboratory preferred.
• Certifications: Kansas Dept. of Agriculture Sampler Certification; PMO Appendix‑N testing certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs and all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain environmental swab sampling to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Test incoming and outgoing product for compliance with standards.
• Document laboratory values and maintain records.
• Perform preventative maintenance and quality control tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in the facility and lab.

Skills

GMP compliance

Lab testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Applied Science Degree in Food Science/Dairy Science/Microbiology

Job description

DFAMILK seeks a Quality Support worker to assist the Quality Manager in monitoring, observing, and testing processes to ensure product quality. The role collaborates with production to promote best practices and standard work, maintaining a one-team mindset across functions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and ideally a two-year Applied Science degree in related fields with laboratory experience. Certification in relevant areas is valued.