Quality Assurance Lab Tech Position Summary:

Participate in programs to sustain compliance with Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality requirements. Responsible for product tests, audits and calibrations. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of SQR and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Quality Assurance Lab Tech Essential Job Functions:

• Perform required product tests, audits and calibrations to ensure food safety and ensure consistent quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete tasks on “If down, do” lists.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Quality Assurance Lab Tech Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic math and computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Quality Assurance Lab Tech Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• Associate degree in related field
• Minimum of two years previous quality assurance lab experience
• Knowledge of food safety programs, microbiological and sanitation concepts
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Quality assurance lab: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kenosha, WI 53144 (Required)

Work Location: In person