Quality Technician

Schreiber Foods•Beloit, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician position is a night shift role (6pm-6:30am) on a 2-2-3 schedule, designated for the D Crew. This role is crucial for supporting the Laboratory department by executing and coordinating various lab processes. Key responsibilities include preparing samples for analytical testing, performing routine to complex analyses using approved methods, accurately recording results, and operating and maintaining laboratory equipment. The technician will also be involved in preparing standards and reagents, maintaining cleanliness, interpreting data, and drafting reports. Adherence to SOPs, Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) is essential. The role requires working with dairy and nut products, as well as other ingredients and allergens. Schreiber Foods, the employer, is an employee-owned company with over 10,000 employees globally, specializing in customer-brand dairy and food products, and emphasizes a culture of mutual support and community involvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in the food production industry or in a related quality or laboratory field.
Ability to read, understand, and follow documents and procedures. (GLP, SOP, MSDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors/managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input.
Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
Able to lift up to 50+ lbs.
Ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or some coursework in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology.
Experience with both metric and standard systems of measurement.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes.
Register and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
Prep and perform routine to more complex analyses per approved methods.
Accurately read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers are matched with correct samples.
Effectively and efficiently operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.
Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.
Acid wash glassware and specially clean other equipment and areas as required.
Function as primary data generator; record and calculate data; sign assay sheets.
Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to Manager.
Complete assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner; performing work in accordance with SOPs.
Ensure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents, plans and ICPs.
Document QA/QC data and report to lead or management.
Ensure equipment is maintained in reliable working order; make repairs or modifications as able or requesting repairs in a timely manner.
Effectively and efficiently perform chemistry, physical, and/or microbiology sample preparation and testing.
Troubleshoot issues or concerns with management.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

Two retirement benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
8% 401(k) match into the ESOP.
Extra amount contributed toward retirement every year by Schreiber.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Up to $5,000 annually to help with the cost of childcare, including independent babysitters.
Wellness Incentive.
Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Development relevant to role, career goals and the company.
Tuition reimbursement for furthering education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
Access to medical benefits starting day one.
Access to prescription drug benefits starting day one.
Access to dental benefits starting day one.
Access to vision benefits starting day one.
Access to pet benefits starting day one.
Access to mental health benefits starting day one.
Partners Helping Partners program, organized by and for partners who need extra help.