Quality Tech - 2nd Shift

About the Role

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. As the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, we serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We are solutions-based, innovative, and continually seek new challenges—this ethos drives us to stay at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in warehouse or production areas (e.g., hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard-toe and slip/oil-resistant shoes, safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Ensure compliance with food quality and food safety standards as per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Verify all products conform to customer specifications outlined in the SAP system.
• Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water, and other programmed outlines by the department.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw, intermediate, and packaging materials to determine acceptability.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards through audits to monitor product and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters to ensure proper equipment operation (e.g., secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks).
• Stop production if food safety is questionable and immediately alert management.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests, retests, and required reports (e.g., work orders, action reports).
• Perform analytical tests to qualify ingredient batches for production and conduct line checks at specified intervals.
• Ensure proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment and maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Report all out-of-specification results to designated leadership.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• For plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Experience using measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines).
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change.
• High precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards.
• Understanding of food safety requirements.
• Able to read and understand the metric system.
• Food or beverage laboratory experience preferred.

Competencies

• Technical: Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests.
• Integrity: Commitment to high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management.

Working Conditions

Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection, and temperatures can vary (laboratory is temperature-controlled). The environment is structured and supervised.

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnights may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Travel Requirements: 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demand Frequency Stand or Sit Frequently (46-100%) Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally (16-45%) Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs) Occasionally (16-45%) Carry weight, lift Occasionally (16-45%) Walking Frequently (46-100%) Driving Rarely (0-15%) Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance Rarely (0-15%)

• Visual/Sensory: Requires attention to detail with one or two senses at a time.
• Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Pay

Pay Range: $20.50 - $25.60 per hour (depending on education and experience), plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 5 Vacation Days and Paid (Sick) Time Off Days in accordance with applicable law
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Note: The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range based on factors such as experience, education, skills, geographic location, performance, and business needs.