Quality Technician – Dairy & Food Safety (12h Shifts)

fairlife; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid Time Off

Parental leave & adoption assistance

401(k) with employer match

Wellness reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development programs

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor qualitative/quantitative testing of process and product attributes to ensure safety and quality. You’ll support compliance with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, GFSI standards, and third-party audits, and communicate results to plant management.

You will perform a wide range of in-plant testing, recordkeeping, and calibration activities, contributing to product releases that meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma at a minimum. Bachelor’s degree in a science field or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• At least one or more years with previous laboratory with microbiology and chemistry experience required. Experience in a food production environment preferred.
• Must be accurate and precise in testing procedures and mix formulation calculations and have a keen sense of odors and flavors.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and mathematical calculations.
• Must have the ability to read, comprehend and follow technical instructions, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Must have the ability to hear and perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Must be able to speak and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Check butterfat, total solids, pH, acidity, flavor, odor, cryoscopy, viscosity, brix, HR-1, 2 & 3, temperatures, antibiotics, coliform, DMC, DMSCC and SPC.
• Calculate formulas and accelerated shelf life testing.
• Performs in plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage and distribution, code date verification.
• Performs environmental testing and Pre-op swabbing and maintains all records.
• Conducts pathogen monitoring on raw & finished products and maintains results.
• Responsible for hold/release/rejection of finished goods and raw materials.
• Maintains all lab records, internal and external lab results, inspection reports, vitamin log, water & glycol records.
• Coordinates and maintains all third-party laboratory testing programs
• Responsible for maintaining proper calibration standards.
• Responsible for daily finished product evaluation and Appendix N antibiotic testing.
• Assists with state and federal lab inspections.
• Performs sensory evaluation of raw material and finished product
• Helps control plant losses.
• Completes all duties in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of the company safety rules and good manufacturing practices.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor on duty.
• Responsible for microbiological testing/documentation of finished and in-process products; interpret the results and retest/report abnormalities as needed; generate standard report of results
• Conduct routine inspection of processing areas including documentation to ensure that all documentation is present and correct and that all areas comply with GMPs and sanitation requirements
• Performs Quality Team Audits, including Good Manufacturing Practices and Housekeeping.
• Manage the laboratory operations, maintain lab equipment and supplies
• Must be able to work with chemicals

Skills

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in sciences

Lab experience in microbiology & chem

Strong written & spoken communication

Reading & interpreting safety rules

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

fairlife, LLC in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor qualitative/quantitative testing of process and product attributes to ensure safety and quality. You’ll support compliance with Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, GFSI standards, and third-party audits, and communicate results to plant management.

You will perform a wide range of in-plant testing, recordkeeping, and calibration activities, contributing to product releases that meet specifications.