Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset.  At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Lab Technician plays a key role in food safety. This position is responsible for conducting testing procedures before, during, and after manufacturing processes of both raw materials and products to ensure that products comply with required quality standards with minimal downtime. The Quality Lab Technician coordinates and executes the quality program designed to ensure the safe production of HARIBO of America brands, consistent with established standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform sampling of incoming goods (ingredients and packaging), in process, and finished product per approved procedures.
• Ensures on time run for all raw and packaging materials.
• Calibrate bench top scales, pH units and other testing parameters per established procedure and frequency, on the production/packaging floor daily. 
• Maintain detailed, timely, and accurate reports and records, and report results, concerns, and problems to Laboratory Management in a timely manner.
• Perform any laboratory activities by following the Good Lab Practices.
• Ensures that data (paper and electronic) are properly classified, controlled, and stored.
• Maintain and clean lab equipment as outlined in lab protocols.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science or Technical Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Public Health, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a Quality Control factory and/or laboratory testing environment preferred but not required.
• Must have good written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Good Lab Practices a plus. 
• Demonstrate understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, or similar tools.
• Ability to collaboratively work cross-functionally across departments is required.
• Ability to utilize systems and good administrative practices to maintain an efficient work schedule.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Competencies

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email careers-us@Haribo.com.