FSQ Technician - Micro Lab | Shift A - AWS in Lathrop, California at Gehl Food & Beverage

Now Hiring: FSQ Technician - Micro Lab | Shift A

Shift/Schedule: 6:00AM - 6:30PM | Alternative Work Schedule

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Why join our team?

• Need cash before payday? We've got you covered with on demand pay
• Quarterly bonuses (based on team achievement and up to 6% of wages)
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on:
• Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Full-time & stable hours – no seasonal cuts!
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Execute microbiological testing procedures to verify commercial sterility of finished products
• Execute the Environmental Monitoring Program
• Coordinate storage, organization, and shipment of finished product samples
• Execute the Water Testing Program
• Perform sensory evaluations for finished products
• Create Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and manage the communication process for product release
• Coordinate verification, calibration, and maintenance routines for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs
• Develop and validate testing methods for raw materials and finished products
• Coordinate external laboratory testing programs
• Support and execute the positive release process for finished products
• Contribute to root cause analyses and customer complaint investigations
• Support laboratory operations by cleaning, organizing, filing records, and retrieving test results
• Ensure all records and documents are complete, legible, accurate, and compliant with company procedures
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping of the FSQ Lab
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Manage ordering and inventory control for supplies and reagents
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices
• Perform other assigned food safety and quality duties

What You’ll Need

• Experience in food manufacturing or the beverage/ingredient industry preferred
• Knowledge of and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices
• Knowledge of microbiological testing methods, including rapid and standard methods for food products
• Experience with analytical/chemistry testing for food products (e.g., sugars, ash, moisture, pH)
• Experience with food safety risk assessments, verification, and validation activities
• Proficiency with electronic devices and software, including computers, tablets, productivity tools, and ERP systems
• Knowledge of Gram staining and LIMS