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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.

The Laboratory Technicians composite and plate all ingredients, WIP, and finished product for bacterial testing. Laboratory Technicians are also responsible for pulling environmental samples, plating, and recording results in the computer. They will prepare/perform all sensory analysis of ingredients and finished goods, corporate sensory samples, and retain samples. The Laboratory Technicians are responsible for updating stock status for incoming raw materials based on test results. The Laboratory Technicians are responsible for coordinating his/her own work routine in order to complete all required duties. The Laboratory Technicians must keep the work area very clean to avoid contamination.

DUTIES (List most difficult to perform first, etc.)


Standard Laboratory Duties


1. Collect ingredient/product samples as necessary or requested.

2. Maintain all equipment, glassware and utensils in a clean and sanitary manner- as specified in the ICP


3. Participate in NQAC P tests and obtain satisfactory results.


4. Clean-up of main lab and auxillary areas.


5. Perform other duties as requested by QA or the Supervisor.


6. Maintain retain samples


Microbiology Laboratory


  • Sort and composite product samples for bacterial testing. Composite and ship samples to NQAC for testing.


  • Pull environmental and line samples for testing.


  • Run APC and EB plates on products and environmental samples.


  • Read plates and record results on paper and in SAP.


Sensory Laboratory


  • Sort and prepare samples daily for sensory analysis. Prepare and present products for flavoring for visitors and guests to the plant.


  • Prepare corporate sensory samples

  • Maintain reference library of standards of all products for positive release.


  • Record all results in Sensory database.



Raw Material Receiving


1. Sample all ingredients that are received at the plant


2. Test all ingredients received at the plant or Standard according to the ingredient QMS and SAP specification


3. Prepare packaging and perform SNIFF test on packaging


4. Review all packaging labels against the TLC



Technical Services Laboratory


1. Make bench-top references


2. Maintain shelf-life program including weekly pulls, sensory testing and attribute testing.


3. Prepare samples for shipment as needed


4. Perform sensory retests as requested


5. Perform other duties as required by QA Supervisor or Tech Services

Keeping Quality Testing
1. Collect and organize KQT samples


2. Maintain a database for KQT samples.


3. Prepare the KQT samples for panels and give the panels


4. Maintain the panel results in a KQT database


  • Tend the KQT results
  • Maintain the retain rooms.
  • Perform any other duties as related to KQT
  • Other duties as assigned by QA Supervisor


**This is a 2nd shift position: 4 pm-12 am
Pay $26.14/hr
$1000 sign on bonus after successful completion of 90 days

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.
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