Night Shift Quality Assurance Lab Tech - Dairy Production

Lactalis American Group; Casa Grande, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match up to 7%

Referral bonus programs

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA/HSA programs

Education Assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime pay on Sundays/core holidays

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Casa Grande, AZ is hiring a Quality Assurance Lab Technician. This full-time role on 3rd shift evaluates raw materials, products, and processes to ensure quality and safety.

You will perform tests, monitor sanitation and equipment, and maintain documentation for audits and compliance. The job requires a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with lab practices, while benefits support ongoing education and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and 3 to 6 months of related training and/or experience in a food manufacturing laboratory/quality assurance team.
• Experience working in a "clean" environment, utilizing aseptic methodologies, and performing bacteriological culture and laboratory analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality as defined by plant and department procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate samples from each step of yogurt production and approve for use in production or distribution using various test equipment, test procedures, and methodology.
• Hold product based on specifications and product knowledge.
• Monitor and approve production equipment sanitation, start-up, and performance using control devices and tests.
• Monitor the environment of the plant using various test equipment and procedures and communicate results to operations team on a regular basis, to include, but not limited to air sampling, swabbing equipment and drains.
• Perform audits on Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the plant.
• Prepare paperwork for use in reporting results to internal auditing, SQF auditing, and State Agencies.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment using control devices and tests.
• Communicates with operations employees regarding issues, results, and status of evaluations daily.
• Utilize the Scientific Investigation Method through the course of daily work.
• Maintain a sanitary and well-stocked area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Communication

Laboratory testing procedures

GMP compliance

SAP

Excel

Word

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Casa Grande, AZ is hiring a Quality Assurance Lab Technician. This full-time role on 3rd shift evaluates raw materials, products, and processes to ensure quality and safety.

You will perform tests, monitor sanitation and equipment, and maintain documentation for audits and compliance. The job requires a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with lab practices, while benefits support ongoing education and work-life balance.