Quality Tech Overnights ( 5:45pm to 6:15am)

About the role

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, producing drinks for national and international retailers and brands distributed worldwide. We’re solutions-based, innovative, and always pushing the boundaries of what’s best in a fast-moving industry.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required PPE (hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard-toe and slip/oil-resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Ensure food quality and safety per corporate, customer, and governing body standards (e.g., SQF).
• Verify all products conform to customer specifications as outlined in SAP.
• 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 materials, and determine acceptability.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor product and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters (secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks, etc.) to ensure proper equipment operation.
• Stop any questionable production related to food safety 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.
• Conduct 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.

Requirements

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

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, 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 maintaining 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.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts; noise levels require hearing protection.
• Temperatures can be very hot or cold; laboratory is temperature-controlled.
• Structured and supervised environment.

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

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 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