JOB DETAILS
FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician 1st Shift
CompanyGehl Food & Beverage
LocationVillage of Germantown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 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
FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician |1st Shift
Germantown: Main Germantown, WI
Description
FSQ Lab Manufacturing Technician
Shift/Schedule: Mon - Fri with weekend work as needed | 1st Shift | 6:00AM - 2:00PM
Pay: Base + Shift Differential = $21.60/hour (+ based on experience)
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 Quality Monitoring Scheme routines across all manufacturing processes, including batching, processing, filling and packaging.
- Execute physical and chemical testing of raw batches, finished products and any other testing as defined by the Quality Monitoring Scheme.
- Execute sampling, testing and release of bulk and refrigerated ingredients.
- Execute pre-operation routines, which includes sanitation approval for equipment and environment, and compliance against product change-over requirements.
- Execute CIP validation and allergen testing.
- Coordinate collection and storage of finished product samples during manufacturing operation.
- Execute hold routines including creating events for nonconforming ingredients, packaging material, raw batches and finished products.
- Execute verification and validation routines for sanitation and allergen controls.
- Execute review and approval of food safety and quality records created throughout shift.
- Coordinate verification and calibration routines for inline and in-process equipment, i.e. X-Ray, Metal Detectors, in-line filters, etc.
- Execute verification routines for pre-requisite records and Programs.
- Provide contribution towards root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations.
- Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.
- Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.
- 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.
- BSc in Food Science, Food Engineering or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a QA function within food or beverage manufacturing industry.
- Work experience and trained in HACCP.
Key Skills
Quality monitoringChemical testingPhysical testingSanitation approvalCIP validationAllergen testingRoot cause analysisHACCPEquipment calibrationDocumentation practicesFood safetyQuality assuranceLaboratory maintenance
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageScience & Research
Benefits
On demand payQuarterly bonusesMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) matchPaid time offHolidaysReferral bonus programTuition reimbursementHSA medical plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician executes quality monitoring routines, including physical and chemical testing of raw batches and finished products across manufacturing processes. They are also responsible for sanitation validation, allergen testing, and maintaining accurate food safety and quality documentation.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
329
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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