FSQ Lab Technician- Manufacturing I

Gehl Foods, Llc.; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and beverage sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role offers the chance to contribute to quality assurance processes, ensuring product safety and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company provides a supportive atmosphere where your skills can flourish. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth as you help shape the future of aseptic food products. If you’re passionate about quality and safety in food production, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO plan

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Annual safety shoe & glasses programs

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; BS in Food Science preferred.
• 1 year of QA experience in food or beverage manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute quality monitoring routines across manufacturing processes.
• Conduct physical and chemical testing of products and ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the FSQ Lab area.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to enforce procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS in Food Science or Food Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities with Gehl Food & Beverage

Feed Your Future!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Gehl Foods, LLC is one of America’s fastest growing food and beverage manufacturing companies. Since our founding in the late 1800s, we have enjoyed a reputation of quality, safety and innovation. We stand by and lead through our core values of safety, quality, communication, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Today, we develop ready-to-serve aseptic products (like nacho cheese and nutritional shakes), locking in freshness, without refrigeration or compromising taste. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves in offering custom, creative aseptic solutions to some of the world’s biggest companies and divisions including foodservice, retail private brands and contract manufactured brands.

With our continued success and rapid growth, Gehl Food & Beverage is looking for qualified individuals to join us on our journey to becoming a global leader in the aseptic food and beverage industry. If you are looking for a chance to take your skills and experience to the next level, and the opportunity to impact our business, then feed your future as part of the Gehl Foods Team. To learn more about us visit, Gehl Food & Beverage.

Why is Gehl Food & Beverage the place for you?

• Competitive wages, including participation in bonus programs for all team members.
• Shift premiums on 2nd & 3rd shifts.
• Great benefits from health, dental and vision to 401(k) with match, tuition assistance and so much more!
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays (up to 13 days PTO and 9 holidays your first year!)
• Uniforms provided and annual safety shoe & glasses programs.
• Opportunities to grow with and in the company.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Food Science, Food Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a QA function within food or beverage manufacturing industry.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Gehl Food & Beverage is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to applicants and employees. The Company seeks and selects the best qualified candidate when openings arise. The Company does not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, military or veteran’s status, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state, federal and local law.