Food Safety and Quality Lab Technician - Night Shift - Buffalo Plant

Buffalo, NY · full time · Junior

$43,500 – $59,925

Listed on General Mills’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role supports food safety and quality operations at a cereal and flour manufacturing plant on the night shift, involving laboratory testing, product approval, and compliance with food safety standards. It suits someone with laboratory or quality control experience who is comfortable with shift work and wants to develop technical skills in a manufacturing environment.

Our summary, not General Mills’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

1+ years of Quality Assurance/Control laboratory or analytical testing experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Problem-solving and proactive approach
Communication and influence skills
Teamwork orientation
Statistical skills
Basic computer skills
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn and take on additional accountability
Schedule flexibility including rotating weekends and overtime

Nice to have

Post-secondary education in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or Quality Assurance
Relevant food or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Understanding of risk assessment and regulatory requirements
Familiarity with HPLC and auto titration instrumentation
Demonstrated leadership skills
Knowledge of OSHA chemical safety and hazardous materials requirements
Understanding of continuous improvement processes
Experience working in an ISO environment