JOB DETAILS
FSQ Lab Technician | 3rd Shift
CompanyGehl Food & Beverage
LocationLathrop
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 29, 2026
About The Company
Gehl Foods is a leader in ready-to-serve “aseptic” foods & beverages that lock in dairy freshness without refrigeration.
Under its Gehl’s® brand and many private labels, the company serves over 200,000 retailers, foodservice operators and distributors throughout the US. Gehl Foods also serves as a strategic partner and major contract manufacturer for several global brands.
About the Role
Description
Now Hiring: FSQ Lab Technician | 3rd Shift
Shift/Schedule: 6:00PM - 6:30AM | Alternative Work Schedule
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly
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 microbiological testing procedures for verifying commercial sterility of finished products.
- Execute Environmental Monitoring Program.
- Coordinate storage, organization and shipment of finished product samples.
- Execute Water Testing Program.
- Execute Sensory Program for finished products.
- Create COA and execute communication process for finished products release.
- Coordinate verification, calibration routines and maintenance program for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs.
- Develop and validate quality assurance testing methods.
- Coordinate external lab testing programs.
- Provide support and execute positive release process for finished products.
- Provide contribution towards root cause analysis of customer complaint investigations.
- Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
- Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.
- Order and perform inventory control for supplies and reagents.
- 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.
Key Skills
Microbiological testingEnvironmental monitoringWater testingSensory programCOA creationLaboratory equipment calibrationQuality assuranceRoot cause analysisDocumentation practicesInventory controlCommunicationData interpretationInspectionPolicy enforcement
Categories
Science & ResearchManufacturingFood & Beverage
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) matchPaid time offHolidaysTuition reimbursementQuarterly bonusesOn demand payHSA medical plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The FSQ Lab Technician is responsible for executing microbiological and environmental testing, managing laboratory equipment calibration, and maintaining quality documentation. They also support the positive release process for finished products and contribute to root cause analysis for customer complaints.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$22 - $26
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
306
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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