Quality Operations Technician at Land O'Lakes

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Dairy, Food ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

18 years old or older
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
Maintains a safety mindset
Must be able to work in a collaborative team
Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
Perform other duties as assigned
Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office (Word)

Responsibilities

Conduct Sanitary Micro sampling according to SOP - Follow schedule and collect samples from various locations throughout the plant
Assist in obtaining samples upon request to support investigations or audits
Perform routine GMP inspections across the facility and communicate findings to cross-functional team (includes entire facility)
Inspect equipment cleanliness and verify readiness for production for pre-operational checks, and invasive red tag work (entire facility)
Verify CIP (clean in place) functions and practices. Perform post CIP inspections and micro swabbing to ensure sanitation effectiveness
Follow up with action registers call outs, ensuring timely resolution and documentation
Provide routine support to Operations and Maintenance teams, promoting alignment of quality and sanitation standards
Support Trial runs and product changes, including set up, documentation, and coordination with cross-functional teams
Adhere to all LOL EQMS system requirements, maintaining compliance with internal and external standards
Support customer and 3rd party inspections, including documentation, walkthroughs, and corrective actions
Collaborate on team investigations, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Monitor critical control points, Verify and sign-off on completion of quality and sanitation records, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Train and work with employees performing sanitation and cleaning duties, reinforcing best practices and compliance
Support employee Quality and Sanitation training to plant personnel
Serve as a War on Water champion, promoting water conservation and responsible usage practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GMPMicrobiological SamplingSOPQuality AuditsSanitationRoot Cause AnalysisTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the hourly wage and are there any shift differentials or bonuses?

The hourly wage is $31.96 per hour with a $2.00 per hour night shift differential. There is a $300 hiring bonus after 90 days and $700 after 6 months, totaling $1,000.

What are the working hours and schedule for this position?

The hours are 5:00PM-5:00AM on a CREW 3, 2-2-3 schedule with every other weekend off.

What key skills are required for the Quality Operations Technician role?

Key skills include strong time management, attention to detail, problem-solving for root cause investigations, ability to thrive in a team environment, and confidence to advocate for quality and sanitation standards.

What is the company culture like at Land O'Lakes?

The culture emphasizes teamwork, self-motivation, flexibility to support others, and advocating for quality and sanitation standards in a member-owned co-op rooted in tomorrow.

What makes a strong candidate for this Quality Operations Technician position?

Strong candidates are team players with self-motivation, excellent time management, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the confidence to advocate for standards while holding peers accountable.