Quality Assurance Technician

Kinsley Power Systems; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Vacation

Job summary

Idaho Milk Products seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure safety, quality, and consistency of ice cream products. The role includes environmental monitoring, water testing, audits, data collection, and training related to Quality, GMP, and HACCP.

The position requires attention to detail, ability to work independently, and good communication with plant staff. Willingness to learn and travel between locations as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years in quality assurance or similar role preferred.
• Dairy or food manufacturing laboratory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow GLPs, SOPs, SSOPs, lab methods, and work instructions.
• Adhere to plant GMP requirements.
• Conduct audits across the facility.
• Support Corrective Action Program.
• Assist Environmental Monitoring with testing and documentation.
• Perform weekly inventory counts for lab and QA supplies.
• Maintain orderly lab and production records and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SHIFT:

• 8-Hour Swing Shift, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Subject to change according to business needs.

BENEFITS:

We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and consistency of all ice cream products produced at the plant. This position supports the Quality Department by performing environmental monitoring, water testing, production-area oversight, and routine plant audits. This position assists with data collection and reporting, maintains equipment calibrations, and conducts laboratory and production testing. Additional responsibilities include weekly supply inventory, timely communication of any out-of-specification results to the Quality Manager and Production team, and assisting with training efforts related to Quality, GMP, and HACCP for new hires and plant personnel. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow established GLPs, SOPs, SSOPs, laboratory methods, and work instructions.
• Adhere to all plant GMP requirements.
• Conduct assigned audits throughout the facility.
• Support and maintain the Corrective Action Program.
• Support the Environmental Monitoring Program through scheduled testing and documentation.
• Perform weekly inventory counts for laboratory and QA supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and properly care for laboratory equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform routine testing and maintain equipment calibration schedules.
• Conduct accurate, timely product testing to support efficient production flow.
• Manage and track product sample inventory.
• Deliver high-quality testing that contributes to timely reports (RTFT, consumer complaints, etc.).
• Maintain production and laboratory records in compliance with regulatory and plant standards.
• Uphold confidentiality and security of all information within the Quality Department.
• Follow all plant safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Contribute ideas to improve workplace safety.
• Comply with OSHA and plant safety regulations.
• Immediately communicate any safety concerns to management.
• Report to work on time and participate in all required meetings and training sessions.
• Use lab meetings as a forum to share feedback and suggestions.
• Participate in performance evaluations.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Required: High school diploma/GED or equivalent work-related experience.

Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in quality assurance or a similar role preferred.
• Dairy or food manufacturing laboratory experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and follow basic operating instructions.
• Strong ability to interpret, understand, and communicate testing results.
• Highly self‑motivated; able to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Proven reliability and strong sense of responsibility.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of plant staff.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Team‑oriented with a positive work approach.
• Solid problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and adapt to change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Valid state driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record in accordance with company insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel between locations as needed during the work week.

Physical Requirements:

• Environmental exposure to warehouses stored at ambient (60-70° F), refrigerated (35° F), and frozen (minus 20° F) temperatures, as well as potential exposure to temperatures at or above 120° F.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis.
• Subject to up to at least 92db’s
• Lifting: up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, on a regular basis
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities that must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply by visiting our website at www.idahomilkproducts.com