Quality Assurance Specialist - Dairy QA & Sensory

Tillamook; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Tillamook is seeking a Quality Specialist to join our dairy QA team in Decatur, IL. You will perform microbial and chemical analyses of milk and ice cream, support descriptive sensory work, and log tests in LIMS and D365 while upholding HACCP and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a dairy science–related degree or equivalent lab experience, can work some weekends, and communicates clearly with colleagues at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dairy science or related field or equivalent lab experience.
• 3 years lab experience; will substitute for education.
• Practical experience in QA position and/or microbiology-food testing laboratory.
• Good sensory taste acuity.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial and chemical analyses of milk and ice cream.
• Support descriptive sensory analysis and statistical analysis; write technical briefs.
• Log Quality Control tests in LIMS/D365 and document dispositions.
• Assist with regulatory, 3rd party and internal audits for Food Safety/SQF.

Skills

Quality assurance

Lab experience

Sensory analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in dairy science or related field

3 years lab experience (can substitute for degree)

Tools

LIMS

D365

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Tillamook is seeking a Quality Specialist to join our dairy QA team in Decatur, IL. You will perform microbial and chemical analyses of milk and ice cream, support descriptive sensory work, and log tests in LIMS and D365 while upholding HACCP and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a dairy science–related degree or equivalent lab experience, can work some weekends, and communicates clearly with colleagues at all levels.