Quality Assurance Coordinator

Land O'Lakes Inc; Vermont; On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes Vermont Creamery is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team. You will work with the QA Supervisor to ensure food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements are met within the facility, collaborating with technicians and cross-functional teams to streamline workflows.

The role develops testing procedures, implements risk mitigation, and drafts SOPs and process improvements. It also includes supporting QA Technicians with in-process and finished product testing,

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Associate degree in a science-related field with at least 2 years relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• PCQI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee adherence to food safety, regulatory and quality requirements within the facility.
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop testing procedures, risk mitigation strategies, and new SOPs.
• Support QA Technicians with in-process and finished product testing.
• Conduct pre-shipment COA reviews and coordinate material inspections and lab documentation.
• Act as a primary backup in the Vermont Creamery laboratory as needed.

Skills

GMPs

GLPs

Food chemistry

Microbiology

Regulations

Education

Associate degree in a science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PCQI certification

Job description

Quality Assurance Coordinator Land O’Lakes Vermont Creamery is looking for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team. While this role will not have direct reports, the Quality Assurance Coordinator will work directly with the Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee the adherence to all food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements within the facility. In collaboration with department leadership, the Quality Assurance Coordinator will work with department technicians, cross functional teams, and the corporate quality team to simplify, streamline, and improve workflow within the organization. This position will play a critical role in developing testing procedures, creating risk mitigation strategies, and liaising with the broader team to create new SOPs and process improvements. In addition, this role also includes some tactical work supporting the Quality Assurance Technicians with microbiological, chemical, and physical in-process and finished product testing. Lastly, the Quality Assurance Coordinator will have the responsibility and authority to conduct pre-shipment review of product for COA submission, perform raw material and primary packaging inspections, review and approve laboratory paperwork, and coordinate equipment servicing and proficiency testing. The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for acting as a primary back-up in the Vermont Creamery laboratory as needed.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am -5pm, flexibility will be required, Shift schedules could include days, nights, weekends, and some holidays, hours subject to business needs.

Pay: $28.54–$35.67 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Associate degree in a science-related field required along with a minimum of 2 years relevant working experience preferably in a food-related or dairy environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• PCQI certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• 3+ years of continuous prior experience in any industry.
• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies, Skills, & Knowledge

• Knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, composition, analysis, processes, GMP’s, GLP’s and regulations
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communications with ability to write routine reports and interpret safety, quality, operating, and maintenance instructions.
• Must be agile and able to shift gracefully when priorities change.
• Must be very attentive to detail, have excellent organizational skills, be a self-directed worker, and a collaborative team member.
• Practical experience in project management or tangible process improvement work/projects.
• Must be a self-starter who enjoys working with a team to drive change.
• Follow all procedures, GMPs, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans.
• Identify and report all potentially non-conforming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting minimum of 25 lbs and 26-150 lbs with assistance of equipment, climbing and other active movements.
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.
• Flexible schedule that includes days, nights, and weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 500 company, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named #17 on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 list and recognized as a winner in the Skilled Laborers category, as well as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included on the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best.

Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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