Quality Lab Technician - Des Moines, IA

OVERVIEW

The Quality Lab Technician role supports various plant Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) functions to ensure safe and high-quality finished products.

The Avon plant is located just outside of Des Moines, IA, and produces Betty Crocker baking mixes and food service bakery flour.

This individual will report directly to Sr. Quality Engineer.

To learn more about our Avon Mill and the surrounding community, click here!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support Avon's FSQ programs through various analytical testing, physical auditing, verification and administrative duties.
• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and sanitation program compliance through daily and monthly verification and audits.
• Support plant HACCP program implementation through record verification.
• Partner with operation managers, team leaders and Quality Engineers to support production, decision making, issue management and risk assessment.
• Manage hold orders and plant sensory program.
• Provide training in the area of food safety, regulatory, sanitation and quality measurement systems to appropriate plant personnel.
• Support additional FSRA (Food Safety & Regulatory Assessment) and plant activities as assigned.
• Be trained as a primary back-up to the flour lab technician responsible for flour quality monitoring and specification compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2-year Associate’s Degree (or equivalent work experience)
• 1-3 years of Analytical lab experience
• Ability to develop mutual trust with plant employees and be part of constructive, positive change within a plant environment
• Computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn internal computer programs
• Willingness and ability to flex work hours as needed and adapt to change job requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field
• Bias for action and results
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrates effective time management, organizational skills, and informed decision making
• Provides clear and concise communication

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 other and grow together.

Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $41900.00 - $57800.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.

The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc.

As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.

We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.

Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.