Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician (Dairy)

Kwik Trip • La Crosse, WI

10d • $20 - $27

About The Position

Kwik Trip Dairy is seeking a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician to work closely with the Dairy Quality Assurance Manager, management, and supervisors to report on and analyze products produced in the Dairy. The role supports quality and regulatory requirements through laboratory testing, accurate records, equipment maintenance, and participation in quality assurance and food safety programs.

The schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with rotating holidays, weekends, and an on-call schedule. Weekend premium pay is an additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:30 p.m. Friday and 5:00 a.m. Monday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry, an associate degree, or equivalent work experience and/or training in Food Science or a related field.
• Experience and knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and food safety and quality assurance programs, such as HACCP, FSMA, and GMPs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and perform a variety of job tasks.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret numbers and follow company policies.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks while meeting department deadlines.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who demonstrate the ability to learn the required skills to meet role expectations are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily sensory evaluations of products and shelf-life studies.
• Enter and deliver laboratory samples through a web-based data management system.
• Maintain organized and accurate records and enter laboratory data promptly to support quality and regulatory requirements.
• Clean and sanitize laboratory equipment, work surfaces, and testing areas to maintain a safe, organized, food-safety-compliant environment.
• Collect environmental, product, and ingredient samples.
• Perform Appendix N testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including performing calibrations.
• Work with existing Quality Programs and assist with implementing new programs.
• Participate in all aspects of quality assurance and food safety.
• Communicate quality or food safety issues to management.

Benefits

• Coworker bonuses ranging from 8% to 12% of gross annual wages, depending on company profitability.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Additional benefits as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree