Food Safety & Quality Lab Technician (2nd Shift)

General Mills, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is seeking a shift-quality lab support professional for 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). You will assist with production, packaging, processing operations, and quality systems while supporting startup, changeover, and shutdown activities in a 24/7 plant environment.

The role requires handling food safety and quality events, performing analytical lab tests, and participating in GMP audits. Overtime, weekend hours, and holiday coverage may be needed as business demands change.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for food safety and quality events.
• Analytical & physical lab testing: HPLC, titrimeter, colorimeter, density, viscosity, etc.
• Conduct GMP and Process Audits in the production and storage areas of the plant.
• Perform data entry into the various Quality System databases.
• Responsible for reporting monthly summaries of Quality system functions.
• Present training in Quality subjects to new and existing employees.
• Support HACCP program to assure compliance with company policies.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.
• Support Analytical Quality Assurance program.
• Support routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Assist in training new employees.

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant work experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

General Mills, Inc. is seeking a shift-quality lab support professional for 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). You will assist with production, packaging, processing operations, and quality systems while supporting startup, changeover, and shutdown activities in a 24/7 plant environment.

The role requires handling food safety and quality events, performing analytical lab tests, and participating in GMP audits. Overtime, weekend hours, and holiday coverage may be needed as business demands change.