Quality Assurance Lab Technician - La Crosse, WI

Wis-Pak, Inc.•La Crosse, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages. At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store. Did you know you get a discount on your favorites if you work for us? About the Role Understand and follow all established safety, health, quality, Food Safety, GMP and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices. Conduct testing processes and procedures to perform physical and analytical product quality tests on finished syrup and beverage, inspect raw materials, and perform microbiological testing. Use laboratory test equipment and apparatus to conduct tests. Run control drink on finished syrups to ensure taste and quality. Maintain files and test results, record corrective procedures, control reports and supporting data in accordance with prescribed procedures. Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures. Ensure accuracy of equipment through calibration and documentation. DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills
Ability to problem solve
Good communication skills
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to operate and utilize a computer
Ability to operate and utilize laboratory and test equipment
Ability and desire to work within a team but can work alone
Self-starter who leads by example
Dependable
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally
Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of soft drink operations
Basic knowledge of SPC

Responsibilities

Understand and follow all established safety, health, quality, Food Safety, GMP and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Conduct testing processes and procedures to perform physical and analytical product quality tests on finished syrup and beverage, inspect raw materials, and perform microbiological testing.
Use laboratory test equipment and apparatus to conduct tests.
Run control drink on finished syrups to ensure taste and quality.
Maintain files and test results, record corrective procedures, control reports and supporting data in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures.
Ensure accuracy of equipment through calibration and documentation.