Quality Laboratory Technician

Land O'Lakes; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 93,677,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in California is seeking a Quality Laboratory Technician to inspect and monitor quality assurance across the dairy manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires proficiency in QA inspections, data logging, and contributing to continuous improvement with supervision. Shift is 11:00 PM–7:30 AM on a rotating schedule, with overtime on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience or an associate degree.
• Ability to obtain CIS status under NCIMS Appendix N.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, and follow English instructions.
• Willingness to learn, problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Self-reliant and able to work under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses, inspections, sampling, and testing across manufacturing to ensure quality standards.
• Evaluates non-conforming results and initiates re-sampling or holds procedures.
• Maintains logs and updates data in online systems accurately.
• Assists with training new QA team members and onboarding.
• Ensures compliance with all Food Safety and Regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Quality Laboratory Technician Pay: $32.29 per hour plus Shift differential $0.50 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM on a rotating schedule. Weekends overtime, holidays as business needs.

This is a Union Facility, and this position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Quality Laboratory Technician is responsible for inspecting and monitoring all facets of quality assurance, must be proficient in all QA inspections, verifications, and tests.

In addition to demonstrating proficiency in the areas listed below, the QA Technician will be responsible for maintaining accurate logs and updating data in online systems. Responsibilities may include executing special tasks and projects under the direction of a Supervisor, as well as training new QA team members when necessary. The QA Technician must ensure compliance with all Food Safety and Regulatory Requirements.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Performs analyses, inspections, sampling, and testing of all stages of the manufacturing process, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property
• Evaluates non-conforming results and initiates re-sampling, re-testing, and/or hold procedures
• Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.
• Works with Quality Assurance Managers, Lab Supervisors and staff to foster and develop Quality programs to assist all employees; assists plant with onboarding and training of employees
• Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older
• 5+ years of laboratory experience or associate degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Certified Industry Supervisor (CIS) status, in full compliance with NCIMS Appendix N requirements, as a condition of employment in the laboratory. Failure to obtain or maintain required qualifications, certifications, proficiency requirements or training shall result in disqualification from the Lab Tech position.
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful
• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• 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 in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present
• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

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. We have 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 401k 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.

Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.