Description FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician |1st Shift Germantown: Main Germantown, WI Description FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician Shift/Schedule: Mon - Fri with weekend work as needed | 1st Shift | 6:00AM - 2:00PM Pay: Base + Shift Differential = $21.60/hour (+ based on experience) 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 Quality Monitoring Scheme routines across all manufacturing processes, including batching, processing, filling and packaging. • Execute physical and chemical testing of raw batches, finished products and any other testing as defined by the Quality Monitoring Scheme. • Execute sampling, testing and release of bulk and refrigerated ingredients. • Execute pre-operation routines, which includes sanitation approval for equipment and environment, and compliance against product change-over requirements. • Execute CIP validation and allergen testing. • Coordinate collection and storage of finished product samples during manufacturing operation. • Execute hold routines including creating events for nonconforming ingredients, packaging material, raw batches and finished products. • Execute verification and validation routines for sanitation and allergen controls. • Execute review and approval of food safety and quality records created throughout shift. • Coordinate verification and calibration routines for inline and in-process equipment, i.e. X-Ray, Metal Detectors, in-line filters, etc. • Execute verification routines for pre-requisite records and Programs. • Provide contribution towards root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations. • Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices. • Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area. • Other duties, as assigned by management. Requirements What You’ll Need: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally. • Ability to document, describe and interpret records and documented specifications. • Ability to enforce company procedures and policies. • Ability to document inspection findings legibly and with accuracy. • BSc in Food Science, Food Engineering or equivalent. • At least 1 year of experience in a QA function within food or beverage manufacturing industry. • Work experience and trained in HACCP.