FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician 1st Shift

Gehl Foods•Germantown, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician performs food safety and quality monitoring across manufacturing processes, including batching, processing, filling, and packaging. The role conducts physical and chemical testing of raw batches and finished products, samples and tests bulk and refrigerated ingredients, and supports product release. It also carries out pre-operation sanitation approvals, CIP validation, allergen testing, sanitation and allergen control verification, and review of food safety and quality records. The technician coordinates sample storage and equipment verification and calibration, supports holds for nonconforming materials and products, and contributes to root cause analysis, customer complaint investigations, and improvements to FSQ documentation. The role maintains the organization and cleanliness of the FSQ Lab and performs other duties assigned by management. This is a full-time, first-shift position in Germantown, Wisconsin, scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with weekend work as needed. Pay is $21.60 per hour including shift differential, with the amount potentially varying based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to document, describe, and interpret records and documented specifications.
Ability to enforce company procedures and policies.
Ability to document inspection findings legibly and accurately.
Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Food Engineering, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a QA function within the food or beverage manufacturing industry.
Work experience and training in HACCP.

Responsibilities

Execute Quality Monitoring Scheme routines across manufacturing processes, including batching, processing, filling, and packaging.
Perform physical and chemical testing of raw batches, finished products, and other items specified by the Quality Monitoring Scheme.
Sample, test, and release bulk and refrigerated ingredients.
Perform pre-operation routines, including sanitation approval for equipment and the environment and checks against product change-over requirements.
Perform CIP validation and allergen testing.
Coordinate collection and storage of finished-product samples during manufacturing operations.
Execute hold routines, including creating events for nonconforming ingredients, packaging materials, raw batches, and finished products.
Verify and validate sanitation and allergen controls.
Review and approve food safety and quality records created throughout the shift.
Coordinate verification and calibration routines for inline and in-process equipment, including X-Ray, metal detectors, and inline filters.
Verify prerequisite records and programs.
Contribute to root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations.
Contribute to maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
Maintain organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping of the FSQ Lab area.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.