Quality Control Coordinator

About Our Company

Carolina Beverage Group is a world-class specialty beverage co-packer for leading beverage brands. Headquartered in Mooresville, NC with additional locations in Cold Spring, MN and Fort Worth, TX. We are incredibly proud of the strong team we have built with over 1,000 hard-working team members. Our ownership investments continue to bring new equipment & expansive operations to all locations providing ample opportunities across all locations in a variety of roles and departments including Production, Blending, Ingredients, Quality, Maintenance and Warehousing.

Summary

The Quality Laboratory Technician is responsible for the sampling, testing and inspection of finished product that adheres to the Company's standards and specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lab Tech 1

• Prepare samples and perform liquid analytical testing to determine that the finished product meets the customer's quality standards and specifications
• Perform line checks to ensure product and packaging meet specifications
• Perform line equipment inspections at the preset frequency
• Prepare and organize production folders and collect appropriate production documentation from other departments
• Perform food safety checks to ensure the filling equipment meets specifications prior to filling finished product
• Collect and test customer and onsite retains
• Identify and segregate all out of specification product
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all finished product and equipment testing
• Confirm production material and equipment setup for new production
• Receive and test CO2 deliveries
• Maintain a cleanly lab environment
• Attend daily production huddles

Lab Tech 2 (performs all Lab Tech 1 responsibilities, plus:)

• Authorized to perform daily calibrations on all benchtop and handheld instruments
• Authorized to perform daily incoming water and RO water quality analysis
• Demonstrated skills to perform basic instrument troubleshooting
• Initiate quality holds by logging in tracking software

Lab Tech 3 (performs all Lab Tech 1 and Lab Tech 2 responsibilities, plus:)

• Authorized to perform HPLC sample analysis
• Assist in the sample collection and testing of any identified nonconforming product

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to work in wet, humid, or outdoor conditions
• Exposed to varying temperature extremes including heat and cold as the weather varies
• Occasionally exposed to work on elevated platforms, with fumes or airborne particles, or with toxic or caustic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to vibration
• Noise level is usually loud

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with Night Shift Differential (additional $1.00) for applicable shifts
• Monthly Bonus Incentive Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, HSA, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D – company paid & supplemental
• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
• Company Life Insurance
• Free Uniforms
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Company Swag – Apparel, hats & a variety of other items
• Discount Purchases on Beer from our MN Brewhouse Brand
• Benefits eligible the first month following 60 days of employment
• 401k match after 6 months with 100% immediate vesting

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm.