COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Food Safety & Quality Technician supports plant operations by monitoring food safety and quality systems, conducting inspections and verification activities, collecting and documenting data, and helping ensure compliance with company, customer, regulatory, and BRC requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound scientific and technical judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Food Safety & Quality Technician
- Starting Pay: $24.52/hour
- 8- hour shift availability
- Currently hiring on 3rd shift
Why Join Our Team
Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, just minutes from the Fox River and home to the Green Bay Packers and historic Lambeau Field. Green Bay is the flagship city and economic hub of northeastern Wisconsin known for walking and biking trails with scenic views. Our manufacturing site is one of the most diverse plants. If you ask our employees what they value about our Green Bay site you will hear about our employee appreciation days, employee service awards, and employee giveaways.
General Mills encourages growth for our employees. If you want to be part of a team that will learn and grow, develop leadership skills, drive results quickly, work within a safety-first mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start!
What We Have to Offer
- $24.52/hr plus $2.00 shift differential for 3rd shift
- Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)
- 11 paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, life insurance
- Career growth and cross-training opportunities
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
- Currently hiring for: 8-hour
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
- Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Follow all company safety rules and procedures
- Monitor GMPs in production and the warehouse for compliance and document findings on approved forms
- Perform calibrations of test and measuring equipment including scales, thermometers, moisture analyzers, and other tools, in a timely, safe, and professional manner; report results and issues to FSQ Quality Engineers
- Conduct incoming raw material inspections, verify and file Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and review other receiving documents in accordance with quality control procedures
- Inspect finished products and processing parameters to ensure compliance with customer specifications and manufacturing instructions
- Generate COAs as needed and send them to customers in a timely manner
- Conduct finished product label verification
- Notify production personnel of deviations in product quality and place product on hold when necessary
- Conduct pre-operational and post-operational inspections and collect samples for environmental monitoring, including air, water, drains, and equipment surfaces
- Verify Preventive Control Points daily and ensure food safety checks are completed as required
- Coordinate, schedule, and perform weekly pizza bake-offs and conduct texture analysis when required; measure, collect, and enter data into spreadsheets or business systems for trending
- Maintain appropriate records of testing, inspection results, and observations
- Maintain accurate records related to QA hold products, retention samples, foreign material incidents, non-conforming products, customer complaints, and pre-operational swabbing results
- Notify the FSQA Manager, Coordinator/Team Lead, Line Lead, and Plant Manager of unusual product observations to ensure potential quality issues are identified, reviewed, and resolved before product release
- Partner with operators, line leads, team leaders, maintenance, and the quality team to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues
- Manage line-specific programs, including line GMPs, MI audits, and other quality programs in accordance with quality control procedures
- Complete miscellaneous filing and clerical duties as needed by FSQ leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- For business and safety reasons, must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in written English.
- One year of food manufacturing experience and at least one year of Quality Assurance experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively with both line-level employees and management
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
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