Quality Lab Technician

Quality Lab Technician - Elevate Your Career in Food Safety & Quality

Are you detail-oriented, passionate about food safety, and ready to make an impact in a growing industry? A leading innovator in aseptic food manufacturing is looking for a Quality Lab Technician in Alexandria, MN. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated quality team, perform hands-on testing, and play a critical role in ensuring safe, high-quality products reach customers every day.

Hours & Pay

Schedule: Rotating shifts, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Employment Type: Temp-to-hire (eligible for permanent hire after 360 hours worked)

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and monitor packaging quality to maximize product integrity.
• Perform quality tests, including pH checks, solids analysis, CIP testing, ATP, allergen, micro, and visual inspections.
• Conduct package teardowns and investigate product spoilage issues.
• Calibrate and operate lab testing equipment accurately.
• Maintain retention samples and manage lab inventory levels.
• Accurately complete and maintain quality documentation.
• Communicate lab results with production operators and supervisors.
• Support plant safety initiatives, including inspections, meetings, and hazard reporting.
• Promote teamwork and assist in training new team members as needed.

Why You'll Love This Role

This position offers more than just a paycheck-it's a chance to build a stable, long-term career in food manufacturing. Along with gaining valuable lab experience, you'll enjoy weekly pay, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401 (k), short-term disability, employee discounts, referral bonus potential, free staffing services, and more. Once hired permanently, you'll also receive excellent company benefits, opportunities for advancement, and the stability of joining a well-established, forward-thinking employer.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; college degree or certification in a biology-related field preferred.
• Experience: Prior food lab experience or coursework in microbiology, biology, or related fields.
• Strong working knowledge of aseptic systems, processes, and practices.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Word and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, manage multiple priorities, and make decisions under pressure.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Why Join?

This isn't just another lab job-it's your chance to grow in a high-demand field, expand your skills in food quality assurance, and work with a company that values safety, teamwork, and innovation. With room for advancement and excellent long-term benefits, this role is ideal for candidates looking to build a career, not just take a job.

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact in food quality and safety, we want to hear from you. Don't wait-click Apply Now to join our team as a Quality Lab Technician!

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