Land O’Lakes Vermont Creamery is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to support food safety, regulatory, and quality compliance. This role partners closely with the QA Supervisor and collaborates with technicians, cross-functional teams, and corporate quality to streamline processes and improve workflows.
The coordinator will help develop testing procedures, implement risk mitigation strategies, and create SOPs. Responsibilities also include supporting in-process and finished product testing, conducting pre-shipment reviews for COA submission, inspecting raw materials and packaging, reviewing lab documentation, and coordinating equipment servicing and proficiency testing. This role also serves as a primary backup in the laboratory as needed.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions; basic math skills required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- 3+ years of continuous work experience in any industry
- Associate degree in a science-related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience (food or dairy environment preferred)
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Customer-focused with strong teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- PCQI certification preferred
Competencies, Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, GMPs, GLPs, and relevant regulations
- Strong communication skills, including report writing and interpreting safety, quality, and operational instructions
- Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; collaborative team player
- Experience with project management or process improvement initiatives
- Self-starter who thrives in a team environment and drives change
- Adheres to all safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP procedures
- Identifies and reports non-conforming products and equipment to QA leadership
Hours: Dayshift; M-F, overtime as needed.
Pay: $28.54–$35.67 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
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Skills Required
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions; basic math skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, GMPs, GLPs, and relevant regulations
- Strong communication skills including report writing and interpreting safety, quality, and operational instructions
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities
- Experience with project management or process improvement initiatives
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Adheres to all safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP procedures; identifies and reports non-conforming products
- 3+ years of continuous work experience (preferred)
- Associate degree in a science-related field with at least 2 years relevant experience (food or dairy preferred)
- PCQI certification (preferred)
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include automatic company contributions to retirement savings and additional support via 401(k) and HSA contributions. Legacy eligibility for a pension plan adds further long‑term security for some employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and mental health support with confidential counseling and free therapy or coaching sessions for employees and dependents. Benefits begin on the start date, removing prior waiting periods.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves cover disability, parental, maternity, and caregiving needs. Caregiver and parental leave policies have been expanded to cover broader family situations, including foster placements prior to adoption.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners. Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.
