Quality Lab Technician - Avon, IA

General Mills • Carlisle, IA

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About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician role at General Mills in Avon, IA, is responsible for supporting various Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) functions to ensure the production of safe and high-quality food products. This position involves analytical testing, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with plant personnel to uphold quality standards in the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2-year Associate's Degree (or equivalent work experience)
• Analytical lab experience of 1 to 3 years
• Bias for action and results
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrates effective time management, organizational skills, and informed decision making
• Provides clear and concise communication
• Ability to develop mutual trust with plant employees and be part of constructive, positive change within a plant environment
• Computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn internal computer programs
• Willingness and ability to flex work hours as needed and adapt to change job requirements

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field

Responsibilities

• Support Avon's FSQ programs through various analytical testing, physical auditing, verification, and administrative duties.
• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and sanitation program compliance through daily and monthly verification and audits.
• Support plant HACCP program implementation through record verification.
• Partner with operation managers, team leaders, and Quality Engineers to support production, decision making, issue management, and risk assessment.
• Manage hold orders and plant sensory program.
• Provide training in the area of food safety, regulatory, sanitation, and quality measurement systems to appropriate plant personnel.
• Support additional FSRA (Food Safety & Regulatory Assessment) and plant activities as assigned.
• Be trained as a primary back-up to the flour lab technician responsible for flour quality monitoring and specification compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees