Quality Assurance Lead: Food Safety & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

Land O'Lakes Vermont Creamery is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure food safety, quality and regulatory compliance within the Vermont facility. You will work with QA Supervisors and cross-functional teams to develop SOPs, improve workflows and back up the lab as needed.

The role involves testing support, pre-shipment COA reviews, equipment coordination, and collaboration with the corporate quality team; Monday–Friday with flexible shifts and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee adherence to food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements within the facility.
• Develop testing procedures and risk mitigation strategies; implement SOPs and process improvements.
• Support QA Technicians with microbiological, chemical, and physical in-process and finished product testing.
• Conduct pre-shipment reviews of product for COA submission; inspect raw materials and primary packaging; review laboratory paperwork.
• Coordinate equipment servicing and proficiency testing; act as primary back-up in the Vermont Creamery laboratory as needed.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Basic Math

MS Office

PCQI certificate (pref)

Education

Associate degree in science-related field

Job description

Land O'Lakes Vermont Creamery is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure food safety, quality and regulatory compliance within the Vermont facility. You will work with QA Supervisors and cross-functional teams to develop SOPs, improve workflows and back up the lab as needed.

The role involves testing support, pre-shipment COA reviews, equipment coordination, and collaboration with the corporate quality team; Monday–Friday with flexible shifts and hourly pay.