Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

About Us

Ever since the small beginnings as Thielmann's, a small sausage shop in Sheboygan, Wisconsin back in 1947, Old Wisconsin Sausage has become synonymous with quality sausage. Since Carl Buddig and Company acquired the business, we have been a family operation.

At Old Wisconsin Sausage, we are exceptionally proud of our family of employees and the commitment they show every day! We count on every person doing their job as it is the key to our success. We also pride ourselves on the long tenure we have with many of our employees.

In addition to taking pride in our work, we celebrate our success and give back to our community. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through contributions, volunteer work and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the community that has supported us over the years.

Join the Old Wisconsin Proud family where tradition meets innovation and our passion for quality products is matched with our commitment to our people and community!

Position Summary: This role is responsible for testing raw materials, products through processing and packaging, and finished products for chemicals, microbiological and sensory evaluations to ensure that all products meet the highest quality standards. Additionally, this position measures, tests, interprets, and records data necessary to assist in the production of safe products that meet the established quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Gather samples and perform any required analyses.
• Interpret and record results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Audit various processes within the plant for compliance to standards.
• Prepare and maintain necessary reagents and solutions to complete analyses.
• Inspect equipment prior and during productions.
• Champion the shelf-life program.
• Ensure that the product conforms to the finished product specifications. This will be accomplished by sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and process plant observation.
• Provide detailed written information relating to the quality of the product and process.
• Preform micro testing, chemical, and physical analysis on raw and finished product.
• Maintain and organize all QA records.
• Verify, organize, and issues COA's as required.
• Inspect transfer, mixing, and processing equipment to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices.
• Participate in sensory evaluation.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Completes other duties and projects as assigned by the department manager, process improvements, cost savings, and efficiencies.
• Observe employee behavior in relation to Good Manufacturing Practices and make recommendations to ensure food quality, consistent between shifts.
• Take responsibility of work area to produce a safe and quality food product. Reports all food safety and quality related problems to manager.

Supervisory Responsibility: No.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires a high school diploma/ GED with an AA or BS degree in food science, biology, or chemistry a plus;
• 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a quality function.
• Requires strong math and communication skills to read and follow written procedures.
• Requires basic understanding of GMP's, HACCP, and SQF guidelines.
• Requires the ability to communicate with others, and the desire and willingness to work closely within a small group of individuals.
• Strong decision making skills, training skills, problem analysis skills, teamwork, and creativity.
• Requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Requires ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Requires ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Requires ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Requires a strong knowledge of all office equipment and document control or production management software systems, including but not limited to AS 400 and AX software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/ walk for 8-9 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less.
• Must be able to work overtime during peak production periods.