Quality Tech - 3rd Shift

About the role

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving 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 passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s best in the beverage 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 shoes, gloves, seatbelts on 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 as 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 (e.g., secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks) to ensure proper equipment operation.
• Stop production if food safety is questionable and immediately alert management.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests; complete required reports (work orders, action reports) in a timely manner.
• Perform analytical tests to qualify ingredient batches for production and conduct line checks at specified intervals.
• Ensure proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment; 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.
• In 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 quality assurance.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management.

Working Conditions

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

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs (minimum 5 lbs), and carrying weight.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Rare climbing (stairs/ladders) or balancing.
• Visual/sensory attention to detail, often requiring focus on one or two senses at a time.
• Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Schedule

Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnights may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed. Shift: 3rd (non-exempt status).

Pay

Pay Range: $20.50 – $25.50 per hour (depending on education and experience), plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance and legal benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 5 vacation days and paid sick time off in accordance with applicable law.
• Well-being benefit.
• Discount and total reward programs.