Quality Assurance Technician (Day shift 4am-12:30pm)

Model Dairy LLC; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Model Dairy LLC is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician for the day shift (4am-12:30pm) in Turlock, CA. This on-site role focuses on microbiological testing, sensory evaluation, and maintaining SQF records.

The position emphasizes a CI mindset, safety culture, and collaboration with production supervisors. Requires 2–3 years in a food lab and a High School diploma; college degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 2-3 years in a food lab environment.
• Knowledge of GLP's and microbiology preferred.
• Strong safety and CI mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products (e.g., SPC, PI, TPC, Coliform, Yeast/Mold).
• Ensure antibiotic testing of all incoming raw milk.
• Conduct sensory evaluation during and after shelf-life.
• Monitor air and water quality; swab environmental pathogens.
• Maintain SQF documentation and inventory of lab supplies.

Skills

CI mindset

Safety culture

Microbiological testing

Inventory control

Production reporting

Team collaboration

Troubleshoot lab equipment

GLP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree preferred

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician (Day shift 4am-12:30pm)

Job Category: Quality Assurance

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Turlock, CA 95380, USA

Description

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for:

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Microbiological testing as appropriate for raw materials, work in process, and finished products including: SPC, PI, TPC, Coliform, and Yeast/Mold.
• Ensure compliance with antibiotic testing of all incoming raw milk.
• Sensory evaluation of products during and at end of Shelf-Life.
• Air quality monitoring within the facility.
• Water quality monitoring within the facility for Coliform and TPC.
• Environmental pathogen swabbing within the facility.
• Allergen testing of equipment and products where appropriate.
• Maintain proper inventory of all laboratory items and supplies. Order supplies as needed.
• Maintain all proper documentation and records associated with responsibilities.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratories as appropriate for sampling and testing necessary
• Provide summary reports to Quality Assurance Manager of testing and monitoring activities.
• Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements.
• Maintain laboratory as needed with regular cleaning.
• Must follow all proper Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in other duties as needed
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with production supervisors and personnel.
• At least 3 years of experience in production and inventory control.
• Skilled in production reporting, calculations, and database management.
• Familiarity with tomato processing operations, materials, and ingredients is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a food laboratory environment
• College Degree preferred
• Knowledgeable of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's)
• Strong understanding of microbiology (experience with microbiological testing preferred).
• Sensory experience
• Troubleshoot and repair lab equipment, as necessary.

Preferred:

• FDA Appendix N Antibiotic Trained
• HACCP
• Good Laboratory Practices including Aseptic Sampling Techniques Trained

Rate:$27.00-$28.00/hr

Shift: 4am-12:30pm Tuesday - Saturday

EEO Information
Mid Valley Family Foods is an Equal Opportunity and

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