Food Blending Technician — Quality & Lab Focus (Full-Time)

Krier Beverage; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Krier Foods, Inc. seeks a quality/lab associate for its Random Lake, WI facility. The role entails tasting products with potential allergens, maintaining GMPs, and following batch sheet instructions while operating blending equipment and ensuring accurate batch documentation.

Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years in manufacturing or quality control, a high school diploma or better, English fluency, and forklift certification. Overtime and strict adherence to food safety are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate degree in science or chemistry preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing; laboratory or quality control experience in F&B is a plus.
• Must follow Quality Management System policies and Food Safety requirements.
• Must be able to read/interpret procedures in English and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in basic math and converting metric units to U.S. standards.
• Forklift certification required; Food Safety Training (Qualified Individual) must be attained.
• Overtime may be required; attention to safety and GMP guidelines is essential.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize workflow.

Responsibilities

• Taste food products that may contain allergens and ensure compliance with GMPs and batch sheets.
• Operate blending equipment and support systems, following batch sheet instructions without deviation.
• Document batches produced, ingredients used by lot code, processing parameters and results.
• Utilize FEFO when handling ingredients and stage/return ingredients to storage after blending.
• Ensure proper storage of ingredients per GMP guidelines and prepare samples for lab analysis.
• Conduct pipe swings, calibrate scales, and implement company policies and safety rules.
• Assist with housekeeping, perform line or project coverage as needed.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability in plant and lab areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in science or chemistry (preferred)

Tools

PLC operations

Forklift certification

Job description

Krier Foods, Inc. seeks a quality/lab associate for its Random Lake, WI facility. The role entails tasting products with potential allergens, maintaining GMPs, and following batch sheet instructions while operating blending equipment and ensuring accurate batch documentation.

Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years in manufacturing or quality control, a high school diploma or better, English fluency, and forklift certification. Overtime and strict adherence to food safety are expected.