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Beecher's Handmade Cheese is seeking a Lab Technician to support food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance at our Shullsburg, Wisconsin facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and consistency from raw milk intake through finished product. Why Choose Beecher's? Starting rate at $21.50/hour, wage based on skills/ work experience Consistent 4-day work week (10-hour shifts) Medical, Dental and Vision coverage Life insurance 401 (k) with company match Paid Time Off & Holiday pay What You'll Do Conduct routine quality checks throughout the production process. Collect product, ingredient, environmental, and water samples as required. Perform quality testing and inspections according to established procedures. Verify compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, and sanitation requirements. Monitor critical control points and report deviations. Maintain accurate quality, food safety, and regulatory records. Review production and sanitation documentation for completeness and accuracy. Assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities. Support product traceability and record retention requirements. Partner with production team to identify and resolve quality concerns. Verify products meet specifications for appearance, weight, packaging, and quality. What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance. Proficiency with computers and digital recordkeeping systems. Prior experience in food manufacturing, dairy processing, quality assurance, or laboratory environments. Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, or state dairy regulations. Associate's degree or coursework in Food Science, Microbiology, Dairy Science, Biology, or a related field is preferred but not required. Career Opportunity We're looking for people who want more than a paycheck. If you care about great food, take pride in your work, and want to build a career, Beecher's is a place where you can learn a craft, grow your skills, and be proud of what you make every day. Commitment to Our Communities: As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats we've created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life. We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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