Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician (Dairy)

About the role

The Kwik Trip Dairy is looking for a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to join our team. This individual will work closely with the Dairy Quality Assurance Manager, management and supervisors to report and analyze products produced in the Dairy.

Responsibilities

• Daily sensory evaluation of products and shelf-life studies
• Enter/deliver lab samples into a web-based data management system
• Maintain organized, accurate records and enter laboratory data in a timely manner to support quality and regulatory requirements
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of laboratory equipment, work surfaces, and testing areas to maintain a safe, organized, and food safety-compliant laboratory environment
• Sampling – environmental, products, ingredients
• Appendix N testing
• Maintain lab equipment including calibrations
• Work with existing Quality Programs, assist in implementation of new programs and be involved in all aspects of quality assurance and food safety
• Responsible for communicating any quality or food safety issues to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, OR Associates degree OR equivalent work experience and/or training in Food Science or related field
• Experience and knowledge of lab testing procedures and food safety and QA programs, such as HACCP, FSMA and GMPs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Accurate and detail oriented
• Willing 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 and meet department deadlines
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license
• Candidates who demonstrate the ability to learn the required skills to fill expectations are also encouraged to apply

Schedule

Monday through Friday working 4:00am to 12:00pm with rotating holidays, weekends, and on-call schedule.

Pay

Weekend Premium Pay: additional $3.00 an hour between the hours of 7:30pm Friday and 5:00am Monday.