Night Food Quality Lab Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Garden City (KS); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Support role to assist the Quality Manager in monitoring, observing, and testing processes to assure product quality.

You will work closely with quality and production teams to uphold Best Practices and standard work while maintaining a clean, safe facility. The position requires knowledge of GMPs, QA procedures, and laboratory testing; familiarity with regulatory standards for food safety (FDA/USDA) and continuous improvement is a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two-year Applied Science Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Microbiology preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a food laboratory preferred.
• Kansas Department of Agriculture Sampler Certification.
• Certified Industry Analyst certification for PMO Appendix-N testing of Drug Residue in Milk.

Responsibilities

• Follow all GMPs and regulatory requirements, and work in a manner consistent with corporate and regulatory food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Test incoming and outgoing product for suitability and compliance with standards.
• Maintain environmental swab sampling to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Monitor laboratory operations, document discrepancies identified in technician performance.
• Maintain laboratory values in plant records and manage sample retention and inventory levels.
• Perform preventative maintenance, function verification, and quality control tasks.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, safeguard company assets, and work in cooperation with customers, vendors, and peers.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote a positive, professional work environment.

Skills

Laboratory analysis calculations

English proficiency

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

Continuous improvement

GMP knowledge

Computer systems

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS degree in Food Science / Dairy Science / Microbiology

1 year laboratory experience

Kansas Dept. of Agriculture Sampler Certification

Certified Industry Analyst PMO Appendix-N testing of Drug Residue in Milk

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Support role to assist the Quality Manager in monitoring, observing, and testing processes to assure product quality.

You will work closely with quality and production teams to uphold Best Practices and standard work while maintaining a clean, safe facility. The position requires knowledge of GMPs, QA procedures, and laboratory testing; familiarity with regulatory standards for food safety (FDA/USDA) and continuous improvement is a