QA Lab Technician 1st Shift (Food Quality & Safety)

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits package

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

HSA medical plan

Perks at Work

Job summary

FSQ Lab in Germantown, WI seeks a Manufacturing Technician for 1st shift to support quality monitoring across all processes from batching to packaging. You will conduct testing on raw and finished products and ensure sanitation and changeover readiness.

Responsibilities include sampling, release of ingredients, allergen checks, and maintaining documentation. The role requires a HACCP background, strong communication, and 1+ year QA experience in food/beverage manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in QA in food or beverage manufacturing is required.
• Trained in HACCP and able to document inspection findings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Execute Quality Monitoring Scheme routines across all manufacturing processes.
• Perform physical and chemical testing of raw batches and finished products.
• Execute sampling, testing and release of bulk and refrigerated ingredients.
• Perform pre-operation sanitation and change-over compliance checks.
• Execute CIP validation and allergen testing.
• Coordinate collection and storage of finished product samples.
• Create events for nonconforming ingredients and packaging material.
• Verify sanitation and allergen controls; review quality records.
• Coordinate verification and calibration of inline equipment.
• Contribute to root cause analyses and customer complaint investigations.
• Maintain FSQ documentation and laboratory housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Policy enforcement

Records interpretation

QA experience

HACCP

Education

BSc in Food Science or Food Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FSQ Lab in Germantown, WI seeks a Manufacturing Technician for 1st shift to support quality monitoring across all processes from batching to packaging. You will conduct testing on raw and finished products and ensure sanitation and changeover readiness.

Responsibilities include sampling, release of ingredients, allergen checks, and maintaining documentation. The role requires a HACCP background, strong communication, and 1+ year QA experience in food/beverage manufacturing.