Quality Lab Technician - 3rd Shift - Cedar Rapids Plant

General Mills • Cedar Rapids, IA

77d • $47,900 - $66,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Lab Technician at our Cedar Rapids manufacturing facility. This position is a 3rd shift role, 11pm - 7am. As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production, packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow your career! To learn more about our Cedar Rapids plant and surrounding area, click here!

Requirements

• Able to work 3rd shift hours: 11pm - 7am CT
• High School Diploma + 5 years of relevant work experience OR an Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include occasional overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet operational needs
• Previous lab or food safety/quality department experience
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects while performing everyday tasks
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others in the workplace regarding work matters

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for food safety and quality events, including completing initial investigation, providing direction to the respective teams on next steps, reaching out to support as needed depending on severity of the event, and holding product as necessary
• Conduct analytical & physical lab testing: HPLC, titrimeter, colorimeter, density, viscosity, etc.
• Conduct GMP and Process Audits in the production and storage areas of the plant
• Perform data entry into the various Quality System databases
• Responsible for reporting monthly summaries of Quality system functions
• Present training in Quality subjects to new and existing employees
• Support HACCP program to assure compliance with company policies
• Support Analytical Quality Assurance program
• Support routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment
• Assist in training new employees

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package focusing on overall well-being
• Foundation of health benefits
• Retirement and financial wellbeing
• Time off programs
• Wellbeing support and perks
• Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees