Night QA Technician - Dairy Lab & Microbiology

Continental Dairy Facilities LLC (CDF); Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Continental Dairy Facilities LLC (CDF) in Coopersville, Michigan, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform analytical and microbiological evaluations across raw, pasteurized, and final products. You will ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, AOAC, GFSI, GMP, and company safety rules.

Responsibilities include operating spectrometers and analyzers, conducting daily quality audits, maintaining records, and training new QA personnel.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

Responsibilities

• Operate spectrometer, FTIR, moisture analyzers, pH meter, burets, beta & aflatoxin analyzers, chlorine analyzer, pipettors, and various laboratory testing equipment.
• All equipment is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
• Perform daily quality audits and checks on plant floor as assigned.
• Fill out required worksheets and logs, either electronically or paper form in an accurate manner.
• Maintain all results and report in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Must keep laboratories stocked with necessary supplies.
• Responsible for quality related tasks such as certificates of analysis.
• Communication of results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
• Preparation of all solutions and media required in the performance of all laboratory tests.
• Recognize and notify FSQA Supervisor, FS Coordinator, FSQA Manager, and appropriate production supervisors of any unusual results or product defects.
• Perform the necessary re-checks for analytical and microbiological testing.
• Aid in training of new Quality Assurance personnel.
• Assist in the calibrations, troubleshooting, and functionality of lab equipment.
• Be proficient in the performance of the following: Inhibitory test Total solids/Moisture Analysis.
• Inventory sample analysis Powder test for scorched particle, and moisture.
• Whey Protein Nitrogen Index test (WPNI) Bacteria test (Aerobic Plate Count, Coli, and Yeast & Mold).
• Obtain proper series samples as required.
• Compositing samples for third party testing.
• Proper identification of outgoing samples for third party testing.
• Report immediately to supervision any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
• Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Aid in execution of plant environmental monitoring program.
• Assist in the investigation of plant incidents and out of specification products.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Troubleshooting

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Bachelor of Science in Food Science

Tools

Spectrometer

FTIR analyzer

Moisture analyzers

pH meter

Burets

Aflatoxin analyzers

Job description

Continental Dairy Facilities LLC (CDF) in Coopersville, Michigan, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform analytical and microbiological evaluations across raw, pasteurized, and final products. You will ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, AOAC, GFSI, GMP, and company safety rules.

Responsibilities include operating spectrometers and analyzers, conducting daily quality audits, maintaining records, and training new QA personnel.