We’re looking for a Quality Control Tech to work for our client who is a global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, and Australia.
This is a full-time position with an opportunity for growth!
Benefits & Perks:
Growth and promotion opportunities
Fully Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
401(k) retirement plan option
About the Role:
Pay Rate: Earn up to $22.52/hr.
Available Shift Times:
First shift is 6:00 am to 230 pm.
Second shift is 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Third Shift is 10:00 pm to 630 am.
Overall Purpose:
The role is responsible for batching and testing soft drinks, ensuring full quality control compliance within specifications. Specifically, the role will involve the chemical analysis of soft drinks (HPLC, Filtration, and distillation), microbiological testing (plate makeup, aseptic techniques), calibration of equipment, effluent/ water sampling, and documentation control.
Specific Accountability:
Perform the required test in SPC data system at the standard frequency including CO2, brix, TA, air, codes dew point, taste, odor, appearance, contents, sodium, etc.
Perform control drinks test as needed.
Perform can seam check at the required frequency.
Perform weekly full round net content of filter.
Perform product changeover at filter.
Perform other duties as assigned (including but not limited to batching, syrup tank CIP, filter CIP, cleaning of QA area, micro testing, testing of incoming raw materials, assisting line operators if needed, calibration, etc.
Valve troubleshooting and rebuilding.
Assist, train, and mentor other lab techs with operational problems such as syrup issues, lab testing, and CIP micros filter changeovers to improve effectiveness.
Assist as needed in production report filing, updating formulas, vendor information, or any other lab-related documents.
Verify and oversee water room testing and PM work as needed to ensure compliance.
Verify that all production schedules are current and communicated to all depts.
Complete MSE, COV, and any other special projects as assigned.
Be SQF-ready at all times by completing tours and following up on any issues.
Assist QA Manager and or Supervisor as needed.
Perform required batching of product according to schedule.
Maintain communication with production regarding schedules and changes syrup batch issues, etc.
Batch syrup according to formula. Review SAP to ensure correct ingredients.
Correct batch as needed according to the control drink results.
Ensure syrup tanks and High Shear mixer are CIP and have been verified clean by performing taste, Odor, and appearance testing.
Ensure every tank has 7-stepped CIP at least once per week before batching sensitive products. Maintain se of Chart Recorder.
Ensure that empty bags and containers are properly disposed of.
Always follow all GMP guidelines.
Keep the work area clean and organized, keeping the overhead door closed when not bringing in materials.
Ensure caps, gaskets, clamps, etc are kept clean and dry.
Ensure tanks are capped off and doors are closed after CIP.
Back up for this position is another trained lab tech.
Must understand SQF, responsible for Food, Safety/Food Quality, and notify a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.
Requirements and Qualifications:
3-5 years of industrial/quality control/microbiological experience in the pharmaceutical or food industry.
Soft drinks experience preferred.
High school standard education.
BS/BA in a scientific field, preferably Microbiology, with at least 1 college-level of course in Microbiology.
Understanding of GMP and Lab Safety, Standard Methods, and processes
Skill & Knowledge:
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain meticulous records.
Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint required)
Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment (i.e. HPLC, autoclave, microscope, pH meter, balances, filtration, apparatus, incubators).
Self-starter and detail-oriented.
Work Environment– While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed tocool,damp (32 degrees and below)temperatures, airborne particles, chemicals, and moving machinery. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud.
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