FSQ Lab QC Technician (1st Shift) - On-Demand Pay & Growth

Gehl-Food-; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On demand pay

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits package – medical,Dental

401(k) match

Generous PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

HSA medical plan option with company**

Perks at Work – discounts

Job summary

Gehl-Food in Germantown, WI is seeking an FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, with weekend work as needed). Base pay is $21.60/hour with shift differential, plus experience-based increases.

You will execute QA routines, perform testing, sampling, and release of ingredients, and support sanitation and calibration tasks. The role emphasizes strong documentation, HACCP training, and teamwork in a full benefits environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to document, describe and interpret records and documented specifications.
• Ability to enforce company procedures and policies.
• Ability to document inspection findings legibly and with accuracy.
• BSc in Food Science, Food Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a QA function within food or beverage manufacturing industry.
• Work experience and trained in HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Execute Quality Monitoring Scheme routines across all manufacturing processes, including batching, processing, filling and packaging.
• Execute physical and chemical testing of raw batches, finished products and any other testing as defined by the Quality Monitoring Scheme.
• Execute sampling, testing and release of bulk and refrigerated ingredients.
• Execute pre-operation routines, which includes sanitation approval for equipment and environment, and compliance against product change-over requirements.
• Execute CIP validation and allergen testing.
• Coordinate collection and storage of finished product samples during manufacturing operation.
• Execute hold routines including creating events for nonconforming ingredients, packaging material, raw batches and finished products.
• Execute verification and validation routines for sanitation and allergen controls.
• Execute review and approval of food safety and quality records created throughout shift.
• Coordinate verification and calibration routines for inline and in-process equipment, i.e. X-Ray, Metal Detectors, in-line filters, etc.
• Execute verification routines for pre-requisite records and Programs.
• Provide contribution towards root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations.
• Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.
• Other duties, as assigned by management.

Skills

HACCP training

Documentation skills

QA experience

Education

BSc in Food Science or Food Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gehl-Food in Germantown, WI is seeking an FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, with weekend work as needed). Base pay is $21.60/hour with shift differential, plus experience-based increases.

You will execute QA routines, perform testing, sampling, and release of ingredients, and support sanitation and calibration tasks. The role emphasizes strong documentation, HACCP training, and teamwork in a full benefits environment.