Quality Technician

Daisy Brand; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Daisy Brand in Casa Grande, AZ, seeks a Quality Technician to support the 24/7 production operation with a focus on quality and analytical testing. This role involves data entry, sample handling, and collaboration with Maintenance, Packaging, and Leadership to ensure product quality.

The position requires a high school diploma, a science-focused technical degree is preferred, and 3–5 years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• A high school education is required.
• The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with a focus on science.
• 3-5 years of lab related experience.
• Ability to prioritize duties and efficiently manage time.
• Ability to read SOPs and methods manuals; comprehend and follow directions therein in order to comply with analytical, quality control and regulatory requirements and product specifications.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and data entry procedures.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50lbs, bend, squat, kneel, walk and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Pulls, records, and labels finished product samples as required for immediate testing, and various shelf-life evaluations.
• Verifies product labeling and code dates.
• Performs sensory analysis on finished product, which includes grading sour cream and cottage cheese.
• Operates laboratory equipment, performing calibrations as required by SOP and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Communicates crucial product evaluation results to management as specified by SOPs.
• Additional finished product samples are pulled to monitor quality and comply with standardized shelf-life testing and retention programs.
• Vendor supply management and quarterly vendor scorecard communication.
• Responsible for pest control management program.

Skills

Lab experience

SOP literacy

Data entry

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tech degree in science

Job description

Position Summary

Quality Technicians play an integral role in Daisy's mission of providing our consumers high quality, great tasting products. We are looking for motivated individuals who have strong problem solving/analytical skills, are adaptable, and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Quality Team strives to provide a work-life balance with an average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Position Summary

Quality Technicians play an integral role in Daisy's mission of providing our consumers high quality, great tasting products. We are looking for motivated individuals who have strong problem solving/analytical skills, are adaptable, and exhibit a strong desire to learn and grow. While managing a 24/7 production operation, the Daisy Brand Quality Team strives to provide a work-life balance with an average of 45 hours/week. Come work with state-of-the-art equipment where there are opportunities for personal and professional growth. Quality Technicians are responsible for completing all documentation and data entry associated with the receipt, handling and analysis of all samples and results. Technicians will frequently collaborate and problem solve with Maintenance, Packaging, Replenishment, Processing, and Leadership. Quality Technicians are expected to interpret production schedules to anticipate sample load and adjust accordingly, ensuring that adequate time and supplies are available. Product testing includes fat, total solids, pH, viscosity, protein, aerobic plate counts, coliform counts, yeast & mold counts, and antibiotic residue testing.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical

• Pulls, records, and labels finished product samples as required for immediate testing, and various shelf-life evaluations
• Verifies product labeling and code dates
• Performs sensory analysis on finished product, which includes grading sour cream and cottage cheese
• Operates laboratory equipment, performing calibrations as required by SOP and troubleshooting when necessary
• Communicates crucial product evaluation results to management as specified by SOPs
• Additional finished product samples are pulled to monitor quality and comply with standardized shelf-life testing and retention programs
• Vendor supply management and quarterly vendor scorecard communication
• Responsible for pest control management program

Microbiology Testing

• Performs all microbiological testing on all raw, in-process, and finished product samples
• Communicates crucial testing results to management in accordance with pre-determined specifications
• Further testing requirements include water, environmental monitoring, and special project testing

Other

• Maintains company LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) by performing daily data entry of sample identification and results
• Maintains product hold and release program
• Verifies supply inventories, restocks or prepares supplies as needed
• Records, reviews and validates other records throughout the facility for compliance
• GMP audits, State Inspection and Customer Audit prep
• Maintains organization and cleanliness within the laboratory

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

• A high school education is required.
• The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with a focus on science.
• 3-5 years of lab related experience.
• Ability to prioritize duties and efficiently manage time.
• Ability to read SOPs and methods manuals; comprehend and follow directions therein in order to comply with analytical, quality control and regulatory requirements and product specifications.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and data entry procedures.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50lbs, bend, squat, kneel, walk and stand for long periods.

Schedule

2nd shift is available.

Compensation

• Competitive pay, based on experience and qualifications. Entry level positions from $20/hr.
• 10% premium pay for off-hours work.
• 15% premium pay for weekend work.

Company Overview

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand. At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect. At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared. To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people‑first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit‑sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long‑term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine‑free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.