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
Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)

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
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GMPSOPMicrobiological SamplingSanitationQuality AuditsRoot Cause AnalysisTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay and bonus structure for the Quality Operations Technician role?

The position pays $31.96 per hour, with a $300 hiring bonus after completing the 90-day probationary period and a $700 bonus after 6 months, totaling $1,000.

What are the shift hours and schedule for this position?

The shift runs from 05:00AM to 5:00PM on a CREW 2; 2-2-3 schedule, which includes every other weekend off.

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

Candidates need strong time management, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, confidence to advocate for quality and sanitation standards, and the integrity to hold peers accountable while thriving in a team environment.

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

The role emphasizes thriving in a team environment, self-motivation, flexibility to support others, and being part of a member-owned co-op rooted in tomorrow, with a focus on quality, sanitation, and cross-functional collaboration.

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

A strong candidate is a team player who excels in time management, speaks up confidently for quality and sanitation standards, demonstrates integrity in holding peers accountable, follows GMPs meticulously, pays sharp attention to detail, and actively solves problems in root cause investigations.