Nestle

Quality Assurance Technician

Nestle

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Burlington • Wisconsin • United States

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Execute required tests on incoming ingredients and packaging according to QMS (Quality Monitoring Scheme)
  • Perform verification on finished goods documentation to ensure that each finished good lot meets positive release criteria
  • Support training for line operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely as stated in QMS
  • Retain finished good samples and set up sensory panel daily
  • Communicating with supervisors
  • Calibrate lab equipment such as pH meter, moisture analyzers, refractometer, scales, etc.
  • Support execution of GMPs throughout the plant and follow safety rules and procedures
  • Conduct daily routine sample analyses using lab techniques and other instrumentation following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Organize laboratory records and files, summarize data, and prepare and interpret reports for use by management
  • Ensure compliance with procedures and work instructions
  • Support laboratory compliance (Calibration, equipment testing, etc.) to FSSC 22000 and Nestlé requirements
  • Supports continuous improvement of Quality metrics/KPI’s in the lab

Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other related field preferred or equivalent experience
  • Preferably 1-3 years manufacturing QA/QC and/or laboratory experience in food industry
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to handle multiple assignments
  • Must be precise and accurate, well-organized worker
  • Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment
  • Good mathematical (basic statistical skills highly desirable), problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proficiency with computer systems, personal computers, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.) and mainframe system with custom applications preferred
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS)Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)laboratory techniquessample analysiscalibrationdata summarizationreport preparationmathematical skillsstatistical skills
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solvinganalytical skillsability to handle multiple assignmentsprecisionaccuracyability to work in fast-paced environment
Certifications
B.S. Degree in Food ScienceB.S. Degree in MicrobiologyB.S. Degree in ChemistryFSSC 22000 compliance