Laboratory Technician (Night Shift, $24.00 Starting Hourly Pay (Shift Premium Included))

Schreiber Foods; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits day 1

8% 401K match

Night shift premium

Weekend premium

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking a fulltime Night Shift Quality Laboratory Associate in Grand Rapids. You will support the quality lab, perform analyses, and generate data in a LIMS system while adhering to GLP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines.

The role includes a 7:00 pm–7:00 am rotating schedule, a starting pay of $23 per hour, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus with additional night and weekend premiums. Benefits start on day one, plus an 8% 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree/coursework in science preferred.
• Experience in food production or quality/laboratory field desired (minimum 1 year).
• Familiarity with GLP, SOPs, HACCP, GMP, MSDS and lab safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Laboratory by performing and coordinating lab processes.
• Audit package integrity teardowns and data entries.
• Prepare samples for testing and conduct routine to complex analyses per approved methods.
• Record results accurately and manage data in LIMS.
• Operate lab equipment (balances, pH meters, autoclave, moisture/infrared analyzers).
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and reports for leadership review.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and compliance with SOPs and safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitask

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or coursework in related scientific field

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

• Pay starts at $23.00 an hour
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• $1 night shift and $1 weekend premium
• Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire
• 8% 401K match

Job Category

Quality

Job Family

Quality Laboratory Services

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

This a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 7:00 pm - 7:00 am rotating schedule.

• Pay starts at $23.00 an hour
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• $1 night shift and $1 weekend premium
• Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire
• 8% 401K match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.
• Spend a minimum of 5% of time regularly auditing package integrity teardowns performed by production partners.
• Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry.
• Prepare and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.
• Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.
• Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave, moisture analyzer, infrared analyzer, etc.
• Gather and analyze information from Inventory Management System to identify which product needs to be placed on hold. Assist with generating quality hold forms.
• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of standards and reagents needed for testing methods.
• Clean and maintain equipment and areas as required. Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; enter data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Quality Assurance Leadership group.
• Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; perform work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) documents and plans.
• Document QA/QC data and report to Quality Assurance Leadership group.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; request repairs in a timely manner.
• Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and microbiology sample preparation and testing.
• Quickly move between tasks, using time efficiently to complete investigation testing.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Laboratory activities and results cannot be influenced by any undue pressure being put on the personnel involved in conducting those laboratory activities. The laboratory personnel must report any undue pressure and declare any potential conflict of interest.
• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Associate degree or coursework in related scientific field.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field preferred.
• Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement required.

Skills Required

• Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures, including Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), test procedures, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality, and cleanliness in work.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Eligible partners will receive

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.