What are the responsibilities and job description for the FSQ Lab Technician | 1st Shift position at Gehl Food & Beverage?
Description
Now Hiring: FSQ Lab Technician | 1st Shift
Shift/Schedule: 6:00AM - 6:30PM | Alternative Work Schedule
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Why join our team?
- Need cash before payday? We've got you covered with on demand pay
- Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
- Amazing team & culture focused on:
- Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:
- Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
- Referral bonus program
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Execute microbiological testing procedures for verifying commercial sterility of finished products.
- Execute Environmental Monitoring Program.
- Coordinate storage, organization and shipment of finished product samples.
- Execute Water Testing Program.
- Execute Sensory Program for finished products.
- Create COA and execute communication process for finished products release.
- Coordinate verification, calibration routines and maintenance program for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs.
- Develop and validate quality assurance testing methods.
- Coordinate external lab testing programs.
- Provide support and execute positive release process for finished products.
- Provide contribution towards root cause analysis of customer complaint investigations.
- Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
- Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.
- Order and perform inventory control for supplies and reagents.
- Other duties, as assigned by management.
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- Experience in food manufacturing or the beverage/ingredient industry preferred.
- Knowledge of and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices.
- Knowledge of microbiological testing methods, including rapid and standard methods for food products.
- Experience with analytical/chemistry testing for food products (e.g., sugars, ash, moisture, pH).
- Experience with food safety risk assessments, verification, and validation activities.
- Proficiency with electronic devices and software, including computers, tablets, productivity tools, and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of Gram staining and LIMS.
Salary : $22 - $26