Night QA Technician - Dairy Quality Lab

Chestnut Labs; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation time and sick time

7 paid holidays annually

Career advancement and training within

Paid uniforms, safety toe shoes, and (

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Green Bay is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform testing and inspections to verify product quality and food safety. You will operate and maintain laboratory equipment, monitor raw materials and finished products, and document findings to support Hold & Release procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), at least 1 year in a lab or QA environment, knowledge of GMP/HACCP, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of laboratory, quality assurance, or related experience; experience in cheese processing or food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience may include QA, machine operation, or similar work in a production environment.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce company food safety policies, GMPs, and personal hygiene requirements to maintain compliance.
• Perform calibrations and verifications of test and measuring equipment to ensure accuracy of results.
• Conduct finished product testing and label verification to confirm adherence to specifications.
• Inspect, sample, and record inbound materials, verify Certificates of Analysis, and place items on hold when required.
• Perform allergen testing and verification activities to support food safety standards.
• Conduct post-cleaning and pre-operational sanitation inspections, including swabbing and documenting results, and follow the environmental monitoring program to perform swabbing and record corrective actions.
• Execute Hold & Release procedures by placing product on hold, conducting pre-shipment reviews, and releasing items from soft hold.
• Conduct routine inspections including glass/brittle plastic, band aid/ear plug, metal detector, sanitation, and GMP compliance to identify and mitigate risks.
• Maintain accurate logs, data entry, and filing records for holds, foreign materials, non-conforming materials, lab results, and inspections to ensure traceability.
• Review batch records and digital chart recorders to verify temperature and time compliance, assist with troubleshooting in-process testing issues, and report major issues and non-conformances to management.

Skills

Quality control

GMP

HACCP

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment

MS Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Green Bay is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform testing and inspections to verify product quality and food safety. You will operate and maintain laboratory equipment, monitor raw materials and finished products, and document findings to support Hold & Release procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), at least 1 year in a lab or QA environment, knowledge of GMP/HACCP, and strong attention to detail.