3rd Shift- FSQ Lab Technician - Gehl Foods

3rd Shift FSQ Lab Technician

**Schedule: Monday-Friday**

**Shift: 10pm-6am**

**Wage: $20/hr with a 5% shift premium**

**$2500 Signing Bonus**

**Full Benefits Package**

**401k Match**

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute Quality Monitoring Scheme routines across all manufacturing processes, including batching, processing, filling and packaging.
• Execute physical and chemical testing of raw batches, finished products and any other testing as defined by the Quality Monitoring Scheme.
• Execute sampling, testing and release of bulk and refrigerated ingredients.
• Execute pre-operation routines, which includes sanitation approval for equipment and environment, and compliance against product change-over requirements.
• Execute CIP validation and allergen testing.
• Coordinate collection and storage of finished product samples during manufacturing operation.
• Execute hold routines including creating events for nonconforming ingredients, packaging material, raw batches and finished products.
• Execute verification and validation routines for sanitation and allergen controls.
• Execute review and approval of food safety and quality records created throughout shift.
• Coordinate verification and calibration routines for inline and in-process equipment, i.e. X-Ray, Metal Detectors, in-line filters, etc.
• Execute verification routines for Pre-Requisite records and Programs.
• Provide contribution towards root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations.
• Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally.
• Ability to document, describe and interpret records and documented specifications.
• Ability to enforce company procedures and policies.
• Ability to document inspection findings legibly and with accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Food Science, Food Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a QA function within food or beverage manufacturing industry.
• Work experience and trained in HACCP.