Food Quality Lab Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift

Country Fresh; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Country Fresh seeks individuals for quality control tasks, testing of products, sample setup, and data evaluation to ensure high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include calibration of lab equipment, record keeping, data entry, and reporting results to support manufacturing processes. Rotating shift work is required with compensation around $31.08 per hour and 401K benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education related to food science or biological sciences preferred.
• 1–3 years of food manufacturing, laboratory, food testing, quality assurance, or related experience.
• Certification/licensing may be required during employment (e.g., Better Processing Certificate, state antibiotic testing).

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect products to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation as directed.
• Maintain lab records and complete required paperwork accurately.
• Prepare reports of results and monitor process control with statistical data.

Skills

Lab equipment

Microsoft Office

Calculations

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in food science / biological sciences

Certification/licensing (e.g., Better Processing Certificate)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Country Fresh seeks individuals for quality control tasks, testing of products, sample setup, and data evaluation to ensure high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include calibration of lab equipment, record keeping, data entry, and reporting results to support manufacturing processes. Rotating shift work is required with compensation around $31.08 per hour and 401K benefits.