Quality Assurance Lab Technician – Food Safety

Arthur Schuman Midwest Llc; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuman Cheese is seeking a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician to help ensure food safety and quality. The role covers testing raw materials and finished goods, data record keeping, and supporting the hold/release process.

Responsibilities include assisting with audits, ensuring SOP adherence, and educating staff on GMPs to maintain compliance. The position involves lab and production environments with physical demands and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• At least High School graduate or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Effective collaboration and influence skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Attention to detail; thorough and accurate in work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality programs and compliance in relation to certifications and standards.
• Perform routine chemical analysis on raw materials and finished products (pH, moisture, salt, fat) as per specs.
• Support data entry and record keeping per lab SOPs.
• Assist with product sampling, inspection, testing and hold/release program.
• Provide feedback to managers and production on quality discrepancies.
• Support audits by retrieving docs and coordinating with staff.
• Educate site employees on GMPs, programs and policies to improve compliance.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Collaboration and influence

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schuman Cheese is seeking a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician to help ensure food safety and quality. The role covers testing raw materials and finished goods, data record keeping, and supporting the hold/release process.

Responsibilities include assisting with audits, ensuring SOP adherence, and educating staff on GMPs to maintain compliance. The position involves lab and production environments with physical demands and safety protocols.