Quality Assurance Technician

Shift: M-Th 1pm to 9:30 pm and Sat -Sunday 6p-6a

Performs laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids.  Performs laboratory work and tests according to prescribed standards.  Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.  Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.  Associates Degree and/or experience required.

• The QA Tech is responsible for efficiently and accurately performing tasks related to the testing of product, setting of samples.   
• Familiarity with all applicable equipment and provide quality inspections on all related items. 
• Perform of microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items as required. 
• Involvement in product weight control, antibiotic testing, lab equipment maintenance and calibration and lab sanitation. 
• Maintain communication with other departments and employees as to notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict production. 
• Obtain and maintain State certification for antibiotic testing within company guidelines. 
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements 
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s. 
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. 
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area. 
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 2-3 years related experience in micro lab in lieu of degree
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred. 
• Has the ability to flavor milk based, sugar based, and caffeine based products. 
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually the entire shift. 
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally including overhead. 
• Must be able to work in a wet environment. Exposure to chemicals. May have exposure to eggs, strawberries, milk products and nuts. 
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays. 
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law