Food Safety & Quality Technician - Geneva Plant

General Mills; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

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Job summary

General Mills seeks a Food Safety & Quality Technician for our Geneva, IL manufacturing facility. The role involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, supporting lab testing, GMP audits, and quality decision-making to ensure safe, high-quality products.

You will perform environmental swabbing, data entry, and calibration verifications, while maintaining quality documentation and leading shift quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12-hour shifts and overtime to provide coverage.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to Food safety & quality.
• Ability to learn and execute physical and chemical analyses.
• Ability to compile, retrieve data, and report results on GMI standard data collection systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support operations technician in testing Vitamin C, pH, Brix, Water activity, Gilmont leak, sanitizer titration and any additional lab testing.
• Conduct Daily GMP and Process Audits in production and storage areas of the plant.
• Respond to calls from operations regarding potential food safety & quality issues and provide input to continue run or hold.
• Place out of specification product on hold in the system and perform counts of hold product.
• Investigate out of spec material and verify times of hold for safety and quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

GMI data collection systems

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Company Overview

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Company Overview

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Overview

We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Technician at our Geneva manufacturing facility. This position is on 12 hours shifts and follows a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off schedules. Each block rotates from days to nights every 2 weeks.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform and support operations technician in testing Vitamin C, pH, Brix, Water activity, Gilmont leak, sanitizer titration and any additional lab testing.
• Conducting Daily GMP and Process Audits in production and storage areas of the plant.
• Respond to calls from operations regarding potential food safety & quality issues and provide input and decision to continue run or place product on hold.
• Place out of specification (quality & food safety hold) product on hold in the system and perform counts of hold product.
• Investigate out of spec material as needed i.e. unsealed pouches to verify times of hold product.
• Collect retention samples and maintain retention area in Quality Main lab.
• Perform data entry into the various Quality System databases.
• Review on-line HACCP log sheets and various quality & sanitation related documents to assure compliance with company policies.
• Attend Shift DDS (Daily direction setting) and provide quality input and updates as needed.
• Cleaning and sanitation of Main Quality Fruit lab.
• Maintain quality related documentation (Sanitation paperwork, Daily inspections, calibrations records)
• Perform environmental swabbing of equipment, production & warehouse areas.
• Perform calibrations and verifications at set frequency of lab equipment (scales, titrator, etc.), production equipment (metal detectors, Screens, strainers magnets etc.).
• Perform Glass & plastic audits of production & warehouse areas.
• Present training in Quality subjects to new and existing employees.
• Support routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Lead shift sensory program.
• Send samples for FPPT (finished product pathogen testing) and place on hold/release in system.
• Request sanitation chemicals for shutdown cleaning from the sanitation department.
• Maintain lab chemical, sanitation chemical, lab waste lab equipment inventory.
• Participate and lead cross-plant FSRA Audits.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, 12-hour shifts.
• Additional tasks/responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Able to work 12 hour shifts and overtime to provide coverage
• This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects while performing everyday tasks is essential.
• Candidates must possess a strong commitment to Food safety & quality
• Ability to learn and execute physical and chemical analyses required for this position
• Ability to compile, retrieve data, and report results on GMI standard data collection systems and Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook

Preffered Qualifications

• Previous lab or food safety/quality department experience
• Experience in a food plant in the areas of manufacturing, sanitation, or quality assurance
• A proven work record of attendance and performance

Additional Considerations

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.
• Relocation support will not be offered to applicants within the United States.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• The location for this role is Geneva, IL - remote work-at-home applications within the United States will not be considered

SALARY RANGE

The Salary Range For This Position Is

$51,300 - $70,700 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

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