Product Technician

Daisy Brand; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No deductible medical (employee only)

Virtual healthcare & wellness programs

401(k) with company match & profit‑shh

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Volunteering time

Job summary

Daisy Brand in Garland, Texas seeks a Product Technician to support product developers, sensory specialists, and scientists. You will conduct precise analytical testing of ingredients and fermented products, set up sensory tests, and maintain lab equipment and records.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and data integrity in a fast-paced food science environment. You will collaborate with Research, Analytical Sciences, and Quality, reporting to the Product Manager, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• A high school education is required. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with a focus on science.
• 1-3 years of laboratory experiences preferred

Responsibilities

• Request, track, and maintain products for review and evaluation
• Prepare sensory training and calibration samples
• Set up and support internal sensory tests
• Conduct routine to complex analytical testing of ingredients and fermented products
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Record, label, and manage finished product samples
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and equipment
• Prepare and ship samples as needed
• Maintain accurate records and data integrity
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Basic computer skills (Excel)

Able to lift 30-50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree in science (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Product Technician supports product developers, sensory specialists, and scientists on a wide range of projects across the organization. This role is responsible for conducting precise analytical testing of ingredients and fermented products using a wide range of laboratory techniques, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of results. The Product Technician reports to the Product Manager and works with others in Research, Analytical Sciences, and Quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Request, track, and maintain products for product review and evaluation program
• Prepare sensory training and calibration samples
• Set up and support internal sensory tests (product profiling, discrimination test, and acceptance tests) as needed for the sensory scientist or manager
• Conduct routine to complex analytical testing of ingredients and fermented products following standard laboratory procedures
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with established protocols
• Record, label, and manage finished product samples for immediate testing, and various shelf-life studies
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness, including cleaning and maintaining glassware and equipment
• Prepare and ship samples as needed
• Maintain accurate records, timely test records and ensure data integrity

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

Education and Experience

• A high school education is required. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with a focus on science.
• 1-3 years of laboratory experiences preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Detail-oriented
• Ability to lift 30 to 50lbs
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, are preferred
• Ability to work as a team member and independently

Company Overview

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.

At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared.

To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.