Quality Tech Day Shift (5:45am - 6:15pm)

About Refresco

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. 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. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. We continually improve, are solutions‑based, innovative, and seek out new challenges. Our people push the boundaries of what’s best.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (e.g., hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard‑toe and slip/oil‑resistant shoes, safety gloves, seatbelts on forklifts).
• Follow food quality and food safety standards provided by corporate, customers, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Ensure 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.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials, including packaging, and determine acceptability.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits of product and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation (secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks, etc.).
• Stop any production that may be questionable in terms of food safety and immediately alert management.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed.
• Complete required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
• Perform production line checks at specified intervals.
• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Report all out‑of‑specification results to designated leadership.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP (preferred).
• Exposure to measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) (preferred).
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to change.
• High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations.
• Understanding of food safety requirements.
• Ability 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in quality within a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Must be at least 21 years old when working in plants co‑packaging alcoholic beverages.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required; overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts; noise levels require hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot or relatively cold (laboratory is temperature‑controlled). Structured and supervised environment.
• Travel Requirements: 0% travel anticipated.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Stand or sit as needed.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Lift up to 50 lb (minimum 5 lb).
  • Carry weight, lift.
  • Walking.
  • Driving.
  • Climb stairs/ladders or balance.
  • Visual/sensory attention to detail, often requiring focus with one or two senses at a time.
• Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off
• Well‑being benefits
• Discount and Total Reward Programs