Quality Technician II

Summary

The role of the Quality Technician II is to maintain quality control testing procedures, practices and standard evaluation methods that will ensure product quality and integrity to meet company standards. Technicians will ensure proper testing of all incoming milk into the facility to releasing of any finished product leaving facility. Use laboratory instruments and equipment to help analyze, control, and minimize product variations.

Performs physical, chemical, and microbiological testing at different levels of the process to ensure a safe and quality product meeting standards set forth in the PMO. Conduct daily audits assuring GMP compliance from all areas of the plant from production to processing and verifying equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to and throughout production. Will also conduct environmental testing around facility including air sampling, pathogen swabbing and water sampling.

2-2-3 12-hour schedule: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with a Quality Technician I
• Perform all micro platting of finished goods, in process, and subsamples and interpret results
• Produce and send out non-conformance reports to management team
• Perform all drug residue on incoming milk tankers according to PMO regulations
• Perform monthly finished product gluten testing
• Draft and communicate product holds and quarantine product in ERP systems
• Update Quality Shift and Product Out of Spec reports
• Perform daily/ weekly air quality monitoring as well as read and interpret results
• Perform weekly inventory to maintain lab supplies
• Perform plant water testing and complete weight sheet review for regulatory compliance
• Complete data review for finished product batch release
• Complete other tasks as needed
• Follow Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• Associates degree with additional lab experience or bachelor's degree in food related or microbiology preferred
• 1-3 years of quality assurance experience; preferably within the food or dairy industry
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's and OSHA guidelines preferred
• Has good written and verbal communication, and interpersonal and presentation skills
• Motivated to work with a team and a growing company
• Experience demonstrating the ability to work and contribute knowledge to cross functional teams across the business (i.e., operations, research and development)

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages  2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout

North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

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