Quality Technician

About the role

Quality Technicians play an integral role in Daisy's mission of providing high quality, great tasting products. We are looking for motivated individuals with strong problem-solving/analytical skills, adaptability, and a desire to learn and grow.

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, including grading sour cream and cottage cheese
• Operates laboratory equipment, performs calibrations as required by SOP, and troubleshoots when necessary
• Communicates crucial product evaluation results to management as specified by SOPs
• Responsible for vendor supply management and quarterly vendor scorecard communication
• Performs pest control management program
• 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
• 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
• Performs any other duties as assigned by their supervisor or management

Qualifications

• A high school education is required
• The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with a focus on science
• 3-5 years of related lab 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

Skills

• Strong problem-solving/analytical skills
• Adaptability
• Desire to learn and grow

Benefits

• 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
• No deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• 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

Pay

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.

Schedule

2nd Shift