Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician (Dairy)

Kwik Trip, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwik Trip Dairy in La Crosse, WI, is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to join our team. You will work closely with the Dairy QA Manager and supervisors to report and analyze products produced in the Dairy.

Responsibilities include daily sensory evaluation, data entry in a web-based system, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with HACCP, FSMA and GMPs. The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or an Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in Food Science or related field.
• Experience with lab testing procedures and QA programs such as HACCP, FSMA and GMPs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Daily sensory evaluation of products and shelf-life studies.
• Enter/deliver lab samples into a web-based data management system.
• Maintain organized, accurate records and enter laboratory data promptly to support QA and food safety requirements.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of laboratory equipment, surfaces, and testing areas.
• Work with Quality Programs and assist in implementing new programs.
• Communicate any quality or food safety issues to management.

Skills

Lab testing procedures

QA programs (HACCP FSMA GMPs)

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Associate degree in Food Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Web-based data system

Job description

The Kwik Trip Dairy is looking for a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to join our team. This individual will work closely with the Dairy Quality Assurance Manager, management and supervisors to report and analyze products produced in the Dairy.

Regular Duties include but are not limited to:

• Daily sensory evaluation of products and shelf-life studies
• Enter/deliver lab samples into a web-based data management system
• Maintain organized, accurate records and enter laboratory data in a timely manner to support quality and regulatory requirements.
• Performed routine cleaning and sanitation of laboratory equipment, work surfaces, and testing areas to maintain a safe, organized, and food safety-compliant laboratory environment
• Appendix N testing
• Work with existing Quality Programs, assist in implementation of new programs and will be involved in all aspects of quality assurance and food safety
• Responsible for communicating any quality or food safety issues to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, OR Associates degree OR equivalent work experience and/or training in Food Science or related field.
• Experience and knowledge of lab testing procedures and food safety and QA programs, such as HACCP, FSMA and GMPs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Willing to learn and perform a variety of job tasks.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret numbers and follow company policies.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks and meet department deadlines.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.

Candidates who demonstrate the ability to learn the required skills to fill expectations are also encouraged to apply.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday working 4:00am to 12:00pm with rotating holidays, weekends, and on-call schedule. Weekend Premium Pay: additional $3.00 an hour between the hours of 7:30pm Friday and 5:00am Monday.

The deadline to apply for this is Monday, October 26th