Night QA Technician - Dairy Quality & Lab Testing

Dairy Challenge; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Uniforms and safety equipment

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) in Green Bay, WI seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform testing and inspections ensuring product quality and safety. The role supports Hold & Release, sampling, and documentation across shifts.

You will operate lab equipment, review materials, and uphold GMP compliance, HACCP, and food safety programs while maintaining accurate records and logs. This is a night shift position with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of quality control principles, GMP, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Technical competence in using various testing equipment and performing laboratory procedures.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to use company computer systems.

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.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Quality control

GMP

HACCP

Laboratory procedures

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Calibration tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) in Green Bay, WI seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform testing and inspections ensuring product quality and safety. The role supports Hold & Release, sampling, and documentation across shifts.

You will operate lab equipment, review materials, and uphold GMP compliance, HACCP, and food safety programs while maintaining accurate records and logs. This is a night shift position with overtime as needed.