**Job Description** **JOB SUMMARY** Meadow Gold Dairy has an immediate job opening for our **overnight Quality Assurance Technician** . This position will test and inspect incoming raw materials and finished products. Responsibilities also include auditing production departments and processes for compliance with food safety and quality assurance requirements. An integral part of Denver Metro Area for decades, Meadow Gold is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us! **THIS POSITION EARNS between $25.87/hr (+$1.00 shift differential for overnight shift)** **SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Saturday 8pm-6am** **BENEFITS:** + Competitive pay + Comprehensive healthcare benefits + 401(k) with Company Match + Paid vacation and holidays + Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! + Employee referral program **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Ensure quality of batch preparation and quality control activities, including process inspection, sampling, and evaluation to meet specification and quality standards + Properly test incoming and outgoing products for suitability and compliance with appropriate standards + Perform sample setup/sorting, preparation, and clean-up + Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed + Notify supervisor of any out-of-range value or variation from accepted norms in operations or product quality immediately; monitor quality problems or trends + Maintain lab records as directed. Complete all required paperwork accurately, clearly, timely, and completely with required information. Complete data entry into the computer system(s). Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with standard operation procedures + Prepare reports of results + Maintain process control by monitoring and/or generating statistical information and reporting to team leader or supervisor + Participate in task meetings and suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment to increase efficiencies + Perform daily cleaning of task area keeping work area free of clutter. During CIP (Clean in Place), perform detail cleaning in task areas. Wash lab utensils and glassware; assist with other clean-up activities + Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements + 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 as required **Requirements** **REQUIREMENTS:** + High school diploma or equivalent coupled with food manufacturing, laboratory, food testing, quality assurance, or related work experience; or post-secondary education related to food science, biological science, or related sciences + Up to 1 year of food manufacturing laboratory or quality assurance experience preferred + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment such as Better Processing Certificate, state certification for antibiotic testing, etc. **DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer** **Pay Range** 25.87