Quality Technician (12 Hour Nights- Rotating Weekends)

Job Purpose

A key support role within the Quality department, involving tasks such as water testing, raw milk testing, load out testing, and microbiological testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab testing instrumentation safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily quality line sampling, evaluations, and testing on the plant floor.
• Generate daily reports, data entry, and collection.
• Assist with project assistance, filing, and special studies.
• Communicate results to the proper individuals in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
• Notify supervisors of any unusual results or product defects.
• Ensure milk meets quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of results and reports.
• Report immediately to supervisor or manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GLP's rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications Required

• College degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a laboratory setting.
• College level verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in English: comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• 40-45 hours per week, sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must keep work area clean and stocked with supplies.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Notify supervision of repairs or adjustments affecting product quality or food safety.
• Understand and comply with color-coded container policy.
• Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities related to food safety and product quality.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until deficiencies are corrected.

How Fairlife Nourishes You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness insurance).
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Parental support and family care benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
• Learning and development programs.
• Rewards and recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Position Location

Coopersville, MI

Reports To

Quality Supervisor

Travel Requirements

None

How Fairlife Nourishes You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness insurance).
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Parental support and family care benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
• Learning and development programs.
• Rewards and recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Base Pay Range

$25.50—$25.50 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.