La Crosse, WI, USA
5 days ago
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician (Sweets Bakery)

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Location: Department 779 
Pay Range: $19.15 to $26.80 
Shift: Afternoon/Evenings

Actual pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, proficiency for the role, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, Kwik Trip gives 40% of pre-tax profits back to our coworkers with bonuses ranging from 8-12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage depending on company profitability and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more.

 


 

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

 

Regular Duties include but are not limited to:

Daily sensory evaluation of products

Set up, monitor and document results of product shelf life studies

Enter lab samples into a web-based data management system

Set lab sampling schedules and coordinate delivery to lab

Sampling – environmental, products, ingredients

Coordinate monthly schedules for ATP swabbing

Maintain lab equipment including calibrations

Maintain label verification books for production and receiving

Monitor products on production line

Work with existing Quality Programs, assist in implementation of new programs and will 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.

 

Candidates who demonstrate the ability to learn the required skills to fill expectations are also encouraged to apply.

 

Work Schedule:  Monday through Friday working 12:00pm to 8:00pm (will offer some flexibility from standard hours if needed); occasional weekends and overtime as needed.

 

 


Kwik Trip, Inc. is a family-owned, Midwest company, in operation since 1965. We are dedicated to serving our guests and coworkers while treating everyone like family. Along with our award-winning culture, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about Kwik Trip and our culture.
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