Quality Technician Lab

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Provide professional support by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality. To conduct sampling, inspection and testing of incoming materials, in-line samples, finished product, water and the environment in order to assess their conformance to established quality standards. This position is located at the Nestle Nutrition Gateway Factory, 5023 Venture Dr. Eau Claire, WI. We are the sole Nestle Nutrition Factory producing Powdered Infant Formula for North America.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Coordinate sample management and Quality Control Testing of: Incoming Materials, In-Line samples, Semi-finished and Finished Products, Environmental monitoring, Investigational samples
Coordinate sampling activities and conduct inspection, and testing in a timely manner including, but not limited to testing moisture, conductivity, pH, purity screening, scoop delivery, dimensional parameters, package evaluation. Perform release of conforming incoming materials.
Prepares and sends samples to other internal and external laboratories. Maintains communication between external laboratories regarding status of testing, etc.
Completes cleaning and general maintenance of laboratory and work area.
Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment
Conducts internal and external analytical reporting by entry into SAP or other data sharing systems.
Monitors material and reagent inventory, orders and stocks laboratory supplies

Laboratory Quality Ambassador:

Comprehends and follows Nestle Good Laboratory Practices and Laboratory Safety Standards
Completes review of laboratory data to ensure accuracy
Performs method monitoring through control charting and investigates trends
Performs analyses to support qualification / validation / verification protocols

Training / Communication:

Provides routine communication with Factory Operations and Internal support functions to report testing status and results
Trains new and existing lab personnel on methods and procedures

Safety and Environmental:

Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets
Follow the plant safety rules; report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
Understand the environmental aspects of the position and take action to reduce these environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water etc. Will also recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.)

Quality:

Follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets
Follow Nestle Good Manufacturing Practices; report food safety and quality issues immediately.
Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to Nestle Quality Management System on all related procedures and programs.
Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Microbiology or other related fields)

SKILLS:

Problem-solving skills
Expertise in lab analyses
Ability to work flexible hours
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required; SAP experience is preferred

Job ID

160504

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Provide professional support by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality. To conduct sampling, inspection and testing of incoming materials, in-line samples, finished product, water and the environment in order to assess their conformance to established quality standards. This position is located at the Nestle Nutrition Gateway Factory, 5023 Venture Dr. Eau Claire, WI. We are the sole Nestle Nutrition Factory producing Powdered Infant Formula for North America.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Coordinate sample management and Quality Control Testing of: Incoming Materials, In-Line samples, Semi-finished and Finished Products, Environmental monitoring, Investigational samples
Coordinate sampling activities and conduct inspection, and testing in a timely manner including, but not limited to testing moisture, conductivity, pH, purity screening, scoop delivery, dimensional parameters, package evaluation. Perform release of conforming incoming materials.
Prepares and sends samples to other internal and external laboratories. Maintains communication between external laboratories regarding status of testing, etc.
Completes cleaning and general maintenance of laboratory and work area.
Performs periodic maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment
Conducts internal and external analytical reporting by entry into SAP or other data sharing systems.
Monitors material and reagent inventory, orders and stocks laboratory supplies

Laboratory Quality Ambassador:

Comprehends and follows Nestle Good Laboratory Practices and Laboratory Safety Standards
Completes review of laboratory data to ensure accuracy
Performs method monitoring through control charting and investigates trends
Performs analyses to support qualification / validation / verification protocols

Training / Communication:

Provides routine communication with Factory Operations and Internal support functions to report testing status and results
Trains new and existing lab personnel on methods and procedures

Safety and Environmental:

Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets
Follow the plant safety rules; report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
Understand the environmental aspects of the position and take action to reduce these environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water etc. Will also recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.)

Quality:

Follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets
Follow Nestle Good Manufacturing Practices; report food safety and quality issues immediately.
Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to Nestle Quality Management System on all related procedures and programs.
Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Chemistry, Food Technology, Biology, Microbiology or other related fields)

SKILLS:

Problem-solving skills
Expertise in lab analyses
Ability to work flexible hours
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required; SAP experience is preferred

Job ID

160504

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Eau Claire, WI, US, 54703