Plant Quality Technician

About the role

At Niagara, we're seeking Team Members passionate about delivering high-quality, affordable bottled water to our customers. Join us in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food safety and quality parameters are adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
• Aid in batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
• Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
• Collect in-process and finished product samples.
• Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
• Document testing results according to protocols.
• Recognize and address deficiencies, initiating proper follow-up.
• Isolate and handle product that does not meet standards.
• Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Review and maintain food safety and quality records.
• Participate actively in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 0 years of experience in the position.
• Minimum 0 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (day or night) on a rotating schedule.
• Compliance with GMP policy, wearing company-issued attire in production areas.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the position.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (day or night) on a rotating schedule.
• Compliance with GMP policy, wearing company-issued attire in production areas.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner: Makes safety the top priority, escalates safety issues immediately, prioritizes tasks based on department goals, respects others, and resolves interpersonal issues directly.
• InnovACT: Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and products, adapts to unexpected changes, and seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Find a Way: Develops technical knowledge through learning from experts, understands interdepartmental impacts, and seeks solutions to problems.
• Empowered to be Great: Consistently improves self through growth and development opportunities, communicates clearly and promptly, and seeks ways to improve customer expectations.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package supports both you and your family, offering a comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time team members, a limited benefits package for part-time, intern, and seasonal team members, and special discounts for various services. For more details, visit our benefits page.