Night Shift Quality Lab Technician – Dairy QA

Land O'Lakes; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 93,677,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in California is seeking a Quality Laboratory Technician to inspect and monitor quality assurance across the dairy manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires proficiency in QA inspections, data logging, and contributing to continuous improvement with supervision. Shift is 11:00 PM–7:30 AM on a rotating schedule, with overtime on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience or an associate degree.
• Ability to obtain CIS status under NCIMS Appendix N.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, and follow English instructions.
• Willingness to learn, problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Self-reliant and able to work under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses, inspections, sampling, and testing across manufacturing to ensure quality standards.
• Evaluates non-conforming results and initiates re-sampling or holds procedures.
• Maintains logs and updates data in online systems accurately.
• Assists with training new QA team members and onboarding.
• Ensures compliance with all Food Safety and Regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in California is seeking a Quality Laboratory Technician to inspect and monitor quality assurance across the dairy manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires proficiency in QA inspections, data logging, and contributing to continuous improvement with supervision. Shift is 11:00 PM–7:30 AM on a rotating schedule, with overtime on weekends and holidays.