Ocean Spray is looking for a creative, collaborative, detail-oriented and results driven Quality Technician to work with the operations team (night shift) to ensure that all food quality standards are met, with no exceptions, at our Kenosha, WI facility.

* Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

* Calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate all lab equipment

* Perform analysis in accordance with our QOS methods and SOP(s), accurately and efficiently

* Accurately record and communicate the analytical results

* Follow all safety policies and procedures, including laboratory safety and chemical handling

* Follow all Good Laboratory Practices (GLP(s)) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP(s))

* Perform QA verification of cleaned equipment, and support/assist with sanitation

* Perform Positive Release duties and micro testing when required

* Perform FM investigations and product holds when required

* Perform hand sorting when required

* Assist in on-the-job training

* Act as the backup for the Quality Technician in their absence

* Any other duties as assigned by supervision or management

Position Requirements:

* High School Diploma or GED required.

* Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Science related field preferred.

* 1 - 3 years prior production/manufacturing experience OR 2 years relevant lab technician experience.

* Food/beverage industry experience a plus.

* Requires good mathematical ability to perform quality related calculations, good analytical skills, and effective interpersonal communication skills to work constructively in a team environment.

* Requires good computer, Word processing, and email skills.

* Must be detail oriented and have the ability to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks accurately while working under pressure.

* Ability to recognize trends, situations and risks to product quality or food safety, and to timely and properly communicate those findings

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

* Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.

* Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.

* Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other

* Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.