Quality Technician at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Hillsboro, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Quality Technician

Pay: $22.67 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 3rd Shift; 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM; Weekends/Overtime as needed.

The Quality Technician is responsible for accurately performing analytical and bacteriological testing on all raw material, in-process material, and finished product in accordance with company policies and procedures.

In this role, you'll be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, ensuring the quality of our safe wholesome finished products. You'll gain skills and experience in working with operations to ensure product integrity, from a microbiological and analytical standpoint, is protected and that our products conform to all standards within the LOL Quality Management Systems. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others


• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly


• Performs analyses, inspections, sampling, and testing of all stages of the manufacturing process, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property


• Evaluates non-conforming results and initiates re-sampling, re-testing, and/or hold procedures


• Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.


• Works with Quality Assurance Managers, Lab Supervisors and staff to foster and develop Quality programs to assist all employees; assists plant with onboarding and training of employees


• Able to multi-task and keep up with production demands in a fast-paced environment


• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older


• 6+ months of work experience in any industry


• Basic computer and math skills


• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions


• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot


• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ years previous work in a food laboratory


• Good knowledge of analytical techniques and procedure


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds


• 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 in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present


• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.