Food Lab Technician - SURESTAFF

The Food Lab Technician executes corporate and plant-specific Food Safety, Quality, and Laboratory requirements. The tecnician reports to QA Manager. 
Direct-hire -Pleasant Prairie, WIShifts:  5am-5pm   Sun-Tues  OR Thurs-Sat  (every other Wednesday for either)             5pm-5am   Sun-Tues  OR Thurs-Sat  (every other Wednesday for either)Pay:   $20-24/hr   plus a $4/hr shift premium for nights Job Duties

• Ensure all food safety and quality parameters are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
• Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
• Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
• Collect in-process and finished product samples.
• Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure it meets specifications.
• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
• Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
• Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.
• Identify and isolate products that do not meet standards.
• Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Review food safety and quality records.
• Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)
• Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

 Work Experience
2+ years of experience in food processing within the quality department        *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
 Competencies

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Able to work 12-hour shift 
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to follow GMPs
• Able to work under pressure in a very fast-paced environment
• Able to obtain HACCP, SQF practitioner, and IBWA certification (within 1 year).
• Able to perform root cause analysis.
• Able to communicate and work well with people on all levels of the organization.
• Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) – ability to follow laboratory SOPs.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) - ability to keep proper records.
• Strong computer literacy – MS applications, databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

 EducationHigh School Diploma or GED Job Benefits 

• Medical and Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off