JOB DETAILS
FSQ Lab Technician | 1st Shift
CompanyGehl Food & Beverage
LocationLathrop
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 9, 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 | 1st Shift
Shift/Schedule: 6:00AM - 6:30PM | 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
- Experience in food manufacturing or the beverage/ingredient industry preferred.
- Knowledge of and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices.
- Knowledge of microbiological testing methods, including rapid and standard methods for food products.
- Experience with analytical/chemistry testing for food products (e.g., sugars, ash, moisture, pH).
- Experience with food safety risk assessments, verification, and validation activities.
- Proficiency with electronic devices and software, including computers, tablets, productivity tools, and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of Gram staining and LIMS.
Key Skills
Microbiological TestingEnvironmental MonitoringWater TestingSensory ProgramCalibrationQuality AssuranceRoot Cause AnalysisInventory ControlGood Laboratory PracticesAnalytical Chemistry TestingFood Safety Risk AssessmentLIMSGram StainingERP Systems
Categories
Science & ResearchManufacturingFood & BeverageEngineeringSecurity & Safety
Benefits
On Demand PayQuarterly BonusesMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) MatchPaid Time OffHolidaysTuition ReimbursementHSA Medical PlanEmployee Discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Execute microbiological, water, and sensory testing to verify the commercial sterility and quality of finished products. Manage laboratory equipment calibration, documentation practices, and the positive release process for products.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$22 - $26
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
310
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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