QA Technician - Night Shift in Allerton IA

General Purpose:

The QA Technician is responsible for performing, recording, and interpreting the results of all required testing; handling and shipping of all required samples; communicating any quality issues to appropriate people; maintaining and verifying the calibration of lab equipment; cleaning the lab and equipment; and providing coverage for QA personnel due to vacations, illness, or other requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare composite product samples for internal and external labs and coordinate delivery to labs
• Perform grading analysis on finished products
• Perform testing of environmental samples
• Prepare daily lab reports
• Calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment
• Verify samples are representative of the complete lot for lab testing
• Provide accurate testing and test results for product disposition
• Guarantee accuracy of lab test equipment
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.