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Dairy Farmers of America Quality Assurance Tech in Richmond, Indiana
Job Description
Richmond Beverage Solutions has an immediate job opening for a quality assurance technician to perform microbiological and chemical testing of finished products, raw materials and associated items, while adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and SQF requirements. The person in this position would need to maintain all applicable standard operating procedures, while utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Richmond Beverage Solutions 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. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Richmond Beverage Solutions, we create dairy and plant based beverages and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
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!
OUR TECHNICIANS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
- 20.03 per hour
SCHEDULE: 3rd shift 10pm-6:30am M-F may include weekends and working an 8-12 hr shift
BENEFITS:
401(k) with company contribution*
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays*
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards*
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement*
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
More benefits, too many to name
* varies by company and governing CBAs
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED preferred
1–2 years related experience required
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to flavor milk-based, sugar-based and caffeine-based products
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally including overhead
Must be able to effectively work in a team environment
Must be able to work in a wet environment
May occasionally be exposed to chemicals
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range Up to $20.03 / hour