Quality Technician I
Leprino Foods · Waverly, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 19 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Leprino Foods (food & beverage) in Waverly, NY. A career with Leprino Foods means you’ll be part of a worldwide family of individuals dedicated to producing high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.
- They ask for
- 18+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $52k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 21 quality technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 22 other live quality postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Typical $53k–$83k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 39%
- ✓ Team leadership 26%
- Lean 22%
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This plant: Leprino Foods in Waverly
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Full description from Leprino FoodsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Test product performance, including bulk grading and melt and measure ribbon dimension and temperature. Present performance test results to management team during product showing.
- ◆Advise appropriate management personnel about out of specification conditions and place product on hold.
- ◆Collect, document, pack, and ship samples as required, while maintaining accurate records.
- ◆Perform product testing to include, but not limited to: pH, titratable acidity, % moisture, %fat by Babcock test, % total solids, sediment, granulation, ash, visual color, flavor, sediment, scorch particles, etc.
- ◆Operate a Cryoscope and pH meter for the incoming tanker milk samples.
- ◆Ensure product is free of extraneous through periodic process checks and record keeping, including monitoring GMP’s and proper metal detector checks.
- ◆Perform all duties in a safe manner while observing all SOP and GMP guidelines.
- ◆Operate equipment to include, but not limited to: muffle oven, vacuum oven, pH meter, Ro-tap shaker, analytical balance, microscope, atmospheric Oven, CEM Smart-5, FOSS IR, hot plate, analytical balance etc.
- ◆Test in-process cheese production, drip samples, cream, whey liquid and whey powder. Test finished cheese, milk, and cream for chemical analysis.
- ◆Participate in the plant aseptic swabbing program
- ◆Perform routine testing and control programs to monitor equipment procedures to verify function accuracy, alerting appropriate personnel to discrepancies.
- ◆Maintain accurate, concise and detailed records of all results and data. Report out of specification conditions to Production and Quality Execution management.
- ◆Participate in split sample programs to assure consistency between technicians, Regional, Corporate and State certification testing.
- ◆Adhere to safety procedures and practices through the handling of flammables, caustics and corrosive chemicals.
- ◆Interact with Production and Warehouse personnel for samples and communicate results.
Requirements
- ✓Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
- ✓Must be able to work Sunday-Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays and required overtime to support a 24-hour / 7-day operation.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with a high degree of accuracy.
- ✓Able to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- ✓Basic understanding of chemicals.
- ✓Able to interpret data and make necessary decisions.
- ✓Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Requirements
- ✓One year prior manufacturing experience.
- ✓Ability to obtain state certification if operating in the Milk Screening Lab.
- ✓Specific vision may be required for this position, including close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended time periods.
- ✓Good time management skills.
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Leprino Foods Company, a global leader in the dairy food and ingredient industry, is seeking a dedicated Quality Execution Technician to join our team located in Waverly, NY. Leprino Foods is the world's largest supplier of mozzarella cheese and one of the largest suppliers of premium dairy nutrition ingredients. Our customers and business partners span the globe and include many of the world's largest food companies, restaurant chains and distributors.
The Lab Technician position is responsible for monitoring all aspects of product quality from incoming raw materials to the finished product. The technicians upload the results into our database and communicate them to the production floor and management teams.
The individual in this role must be able to understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), follow safe handling of hazardous chemicals, and keep accurate records as required.
Schedule
- •Leprino Foods is a 24/7 operating facility; this position is a relief/floater position , shifts will vary depending on company needs. Department hours are 4a-4p or 4p-4a. Weekend and holiday availability is required as needed.
Pay Rate
$24.66 per hour
$0.75 Evening Pay Differential for every evening hour worked between 6:00pm-6:00am
$1.00 Weekend Pay Differential for every hour worked Saturday & Sunday
Why work for Leprino Foods in Waverly?
A career with Leprino Foods means you’ll be part of a worldwide family of individuals dedicated to producing high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Your contributions will be noticed and rewarded as you work to further our company, our customers and one another.
What we Offer
- •Profit Sharing
- •401k
- •Incentive Plans
- •Matched Retirement Savings
- •Paid Vacation (40 hours vacation every 6 months which increases with tenure)
- •9 Paid Holidays
- •56 hours of Paid Sick Time, annually
- •Healthcare Benefits starting the first of the month following your hire date
- •Educational Assistance
- •Discounts on Leprino Foods products
- •Wellness Sponsorships
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