Quality Assurance Technician at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Hicksville, New York

Job Description:

Join boundless thinkers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with powerful brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, Nutra Blend, WinField United, Vermont Creamery, KozyShack, and more.

You'll join a global team committed to everything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the nutrition that animals need, to marketing the final product.

Land O'Lakes has been farmer owned since 1921, with over 10,000 employees and $14 Billion in annual sales - The agriculture and food industries are growing fast. So are the opportunities. With a variety of positions available in a lot of different places, we’ve got just the career for you.

Located in Hicksville, NY, this role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating 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.

Position Summary:  The QA Technician is responsible for all facets of one or more specific Quality Inspection / Monitoring Areas as well as GMP, food safety and security enforcement. Responsible for verification of compliance to food safety policies and procedures.

The QA Technician will be responsible to liaise with Operations to ensure a safe wholesome finished product, which meets our customer’s specifications. This is accomplished by conforming to all standards within the LOL Quality Management Systems.

The individual will assist with LQMS orientation and training of new employees. Monitor activities to ensure compliance to all standards of LQMS. Work with QA Managers, Lab Supervisor and Staff to foster and develop programs to assist all employees in the completion of their duties, especially regarding Quality. Works Plant wide to ensure that product integrity, from a microbiological and analytical standpoint, is protected.

Hours: We have two positions available.

3rd Shift 10:00pm - 7:30am, Monday - Friday or 2nd shift 5:00pm - 2:30am

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.50

Required Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older and 6 + months experience in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• Quality experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in a Dairy or related food plant manufacturing operations


• Associates Degree in Science related field


• 1 plus years’ experience of progressive quality assurance or lab experience in food, or related operations

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

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