Quality Assurance Technician

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Mason City (IA)

On-site

USD 27,276 - 38,848

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and life insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Well-being resources

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative based in Mason City is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality through inspections, analyses, and compliance checks. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with additional experience or an associate’s degree preferred. Strong problem-solving and quality analysis skills are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package, providing a great opportunity to start a career in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
Frequent physical movement including walking, standing, bending and lifting.
Ability to utilize Windows-based PC programs.

Responsibilities

Liaise with Operations to ensure quality standards.
Perform analyses, inspections and tests of materials and products.
Prepare and monitor quality statistics and reports.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Coordination

Quality Control Analysis

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 3–5 years of applicable experience

Job description

Apply for the Quality Assurance Technician role at Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Job Summary

Nutra Blend is an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing quality vitamin, trace mineral, micro‑ingredients and antibiotic premixes for the feed industry.

Pay

$24 per hour

Shift

First Shift – 4 am to 6 am start time (ends 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm)

Responsibilities

The QA Technician will liaise with Operations to ensure a safe wholesome finished product that meets our customers’ specifications. This is accomplished by conforming to all standards within the LOL Quality Management Systems. They perform analyses, inspections and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, quantitative assays on samples, and finished products to ensure quality standards and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for chemical or physical properties. They perform qualitative tests or assays, aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments, conduct inspections, checks, analysis and documentation of studies, prepare and monitor quality statistics and reports, review production records for conformance to procedures, evaluate non‑conforming results, and initiate re‑sampling, re‑testing and/or hold procedures.

Required Experience

High School Diploma or GED
Associate’s degree or 3–5 years of applicable experience
Basic computer skills

Minimum Qualifications

Age: 18 years or older
Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems, reviewing related information, evaluating options and implementing solutions.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes with minimal supervision.
Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes.
Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and coworkers at all times.
Technology: Ability to utilize Windows‑based PC programs.
Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Physical Requirements

Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, 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 dust.
Shift schedules that include days, nights, weekends, holidays and periodic overtime.

Wage Range & Salary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company‑sponsored benefits.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre‑employment (post‑offer) background check.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer‑ and member‑owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. Land O'Lakes has been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full‑time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401(k) and a variety of well‑being resources. Most part‑time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug‑free workforce, including post‑employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

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