Quality Technician II

Chobani; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Quality Technician II in Allentown, PA to uphold quality control testing, use lab instruments, and ensure product integrity from incoming milk to finished goods. The role requires reading and interpreting data across physical, chemical, and microbiological tests and ensuring GMP compliance in daily plant operations.

The position features a 12-hour schedule (6:00 am – 6:00 pm) with chances to perform environmental testing, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to support

Qualifications

• Associates degree with lab experience or bachelor’s degree in food-related or microbiology preferred.
• 1–3 years of quality assurance experience in the food or dairy industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs and OSHA guidelines preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with a team and contribute knowledge to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with a Quality Technician I.
• Perform all micro plating of finished goods, in-process, and subsamples and interpret results.
• Produce and send out non-conformance reports to management.
• Perform drug residue testing on incoming milk tankers per PMO regulations.
• Conduct monthly finished product gluten testing.
• Draft and communicate product holds and quarantine in ERP systems.
• Update Quality Shift and Product Out of Spec reports.
• Perform daily/weekly air quality monitoring and interpret results.
• Perform weekly inventory to maintain lab supplies.
• Perform plant water testing and review weight sheets for regulatory compliance.
• Complete data review for finished product batch release.
• Follow safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Quality Assurance

HACCP Knowledge

GMP Knowledge

OSHA Awareness

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate degree or bachelor's in food/microbiology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Summary

The role of the Quality Technician II is to maintain quality control testing procedures, practices and standard evaluation methods that will ensure product quality and integrity to meet company standards. Technicians will ensure proper testing of all incoming milk into the facility to releasing of any finished product leaving facility. Use laboratory instruments and equipment to help analyze, control, and minimize product variations. Performs physical, chemical, and microbiological testing at different levels of the process to ensure a safe and quality product meeting standards set forth in the PMO. Conduct daily audits assuring GMP compliance from all areas of the plant from production to processing and verifying equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to and throughout production. Will also conduct environmental testing around facility including air sampling, pathogen swabbing and water sampling.

2-2-3 12-hour schedule: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with a Quality Technician I
• Perform all micro platting of finished goods, in process, and subsamples and interpret results
• Produce and send out non-conformance reports to management team
• Perform all drug residue on incoming milk tankers according to PMO regulations
• Perform monthly finished product gluten testing
• Draft and communicate product holds and quarantine product in ERP systems
• Update Quality Shift and Product Out of Spec reports
• Perform daily/ weekly air quality monitoring as well as read and interpret results
• Perform weekly inventory to maintain lab supplies
• Perform plant water testing and complete weight sheet review for regulatory compliance
• Complete data review for finished product batch release
• Complete other tasks as needed
• Follow Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• Associates degree with additional lab experience or bachelor's degree in food related or microbiology preferred
• 1-3 years of quality assurance experience; preferably within the food or dairy industry
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's and OSHA guidelines preferred
• Has good written and verbal communication, and interpersonal and presentation skills
• Motivated to work with a team and a growing company
• Experience demonstrating the ability to work and contribute knowledge to cross functional teams across the business (i.e., operations, research and development)

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visitwww.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is$27.75-$37.25, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure and 11 holidays each year.