Ks-Quality Assurance Technician-Industrial

Description:• Shift Schedule (please include days and times): We can be flexible on this – key days for us are Monday and Tuesday (day shift), and plan for 20 hours/week• Confirm working hours per day, and per week or are we looking for on call: 20 hours/week with flexibility on exact schedule depending on candidate Under direction of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Technician verifies adherence to all food safety, regulatory and quality requirements and conducts microbiological, chemical, and physical in-process and finished product testing. In addition, the Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for conducting pre-shipment review of product paperwork, conducting frequent auditing, and weekly environmental swabbing. Land O'Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.Required Qualifications & Experiences*18 years or older.• Basic computer skills.• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills.Preferred Qualifications & Experiences• High School diploma or equivalent.• Minimum of 2 years working in a food-related environment, dairy preferred.• Knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, composition, analysis, processes, and regulations.• Must be able to effectively communicate and actively listen.• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write routine reports and interpret safety, quality, operating, and maintenance instructions.• Must be proficient in Microsoft suite.• Must be agile and able to shift gracefully when priorities change.• Must be attentive to detail and have good organizational skills.• Must be a self-directed worker, as well as a team player.• Must be flexible with work schedule.• Ability to relate with a positive, warm, and friendly manner. Must have a willing attitude to learn and better the Creamery and yourself.Essential Functions & Responsibilities• Conduct routine analysis of raw ingredients, work-in-process, and finished product.• Compete microbiological plating for coliform, yeast, mold, etc.• Complete physical testing on product, such as pH, moisture, salt, and butterfat.• Assist with the HACCP prerequisite program implementation, training, and records.• Monitor and maintain internal product testing records.• Create and edit Quality SOP's.• Review finished product pre- shipment paperwork.• Complete sensory evaluation.• Assist in management of product retain sample inventory.• Organize and conduct environmental swabbing.• Follow all Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.• Comply with safety and environmental requirements. Maintain QA Lab cleanliness and inventory.• Communicate results / findings clearly and escalate to QA Department leadership when necessary• Manages time appropriately to complete tasks within shift hours• Collaborates well with coworkers• Serve as weekend coverage as production and departmental schedule requires• Assist Quality Assurance Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager in other functions as necessary.• Other duties as assigned.Essential Physical Requirements• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime. Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Enable Skills-Based Hiring	No
What is the name on your building that workers should be directed to e.g. Purina, Winfield, LOL	Vermont Creamery
1. Enter the days the worker should report to work i.e. Mon-Fri, Mon, Tues and Wed	Monday/tuesday
2. Enter the hours the worker will report to work i.e. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm	20
3. Is this Emergency Day Labor as defined by LOL's A202 Temp Labor Policy? Select Yes or No	No
4. Is this a temp to hire position? Select Yes or No	No

Hours per Day	5
Hours per Week	20
Total Hours	420.00

Does the position allow for the worker to be virtual/remote?	No