Quality Technician

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Job Title: Quality Technician
Location: Hillsboro, WI, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply.

Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.

Quality Technician

Pay: $23.45 per hour
Shift & Working Hours: 1st Shift; 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays 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

1+ year 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 procedures

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

Grade:

Prod

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Job Post Date: 07/26/25