Cereal ITQ Technologist — 2nd Shift

Merck & Co.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Minnesota is seeking an ITQ Technologist for the Cereal platform on the 2nd shift (2 PM–10 PM, Monday–Friday with occasional weekends). The role focuses on setting up, sanitation, and running equipment for trials while delivering strong ITQ platform support.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of sanitation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. The job requires teamwork, problem-solving, and a readiness to learn across operations to

Qualifications

• Sanitation experience in a manufacturing or food environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Basic computer literacy and aptitude for learning new software.
• Commitment to food safety and human safety requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities.
• Willingness to learn across operations to support future development.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates equipment and conducts sanitation for trials.
• Provides strong customer service support to ITQ platforms, focusing on the Cereal platform.
• Leads risk assessments and supports food safety leadership.
• Maintains multi-system skills; can train others and coach teammates.
• Supports equipment setup and complex system operations and inspections.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Learning agility

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Merck & Co. in Minnesota is seeking an ITQ Technologist for the Cereal platform on the 2nd shift (2 PM–10 PM, Monday–Friday with occasional weekends). The role focuses on setting up, sanitation, and running equipment for trials while delivering strong ITQ platform support.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of sanitation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. The job requires teamwork, problem-solving, and a readiness to learn across operations to