Quality Tech III

About the role

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands, distributing products worldwide from production sites in Europe and North America. Our ambition is to continually improve, driving innovation and solutions to conquer new challenges. At Refresco, we thrive on passion and push boundaries 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 shoes, gloves, seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Follow food quality and safety standards as per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Ensure 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 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 performed.
• Complete required reports (work orders, action reports) in a timely manner.
• Perform analytical tests to qualify ingredient batches for production.
• Conduct production line checks at specified intervals.
• Ensure proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment for accurate test results.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Report all out-of-specification results to designated leadership.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned.

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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards preferred.
• 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.

Schedule

Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnights may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit: Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs): Occasionally
• Carry weight, lift: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Driving: Rarely
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance: Occasionally

Visual/Sensory: Requires attention to detail, often focusing on one or two senses at a time.

Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.