Quality Control Technician - Can Fill

About the role

Conducts routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product, using a variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• Performs line testing on can filling operations, including Brix, titratable acidity (TA), pH, CO₂, fill volume, and seam checks, and records results per standard procedures
• Routinely uses measuring tools (such as caliper gauges, micrometers)
• Advises production when inspection or test results do not meet specifications
• Generates forms as required to correct or prevent nonconformance; investigates as needed
• Records test data and applies to statistical quality control procedures
• Enters data into database systems and maintains accurate records for analysis
• Recommends revisions and updates for standard operating procedures and work instructions as needed
• Performs periodic product or process audits per standard procedures
• Supports efforts to minimize defects by identifying and reporting quality issues
• Builds positive relationships across designated team by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity
• Works individually and as a team to support quality and efficiency improvements
• Maintains a safe and clean workspace according to 5S standards
• Responsible and required to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues; empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2–3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Possesses basic to intermediate skills and knowledge; general understanding of production and quality processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review and interpret basic data and trends
• Must be able to match colors
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise communication (verbal and written) in a respectful manner
• Ability to work effectively in a Microsoft Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, and internal software programs), including data entry and basic spreadsheet use

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, and controls
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision