Quality Technician

Position Overview

The Quality Team is responsible for supporting the Production Team in ensuring that Client's products are produced in compliance with TTB and Company regulations, and that these products meet the expectations of our discerning consumer base. This role as part of the Quality Team will play a key role in delivering on the quality and food safety commitments of the organization in ensuring that Client's high standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality leadership on shift.
• Performing microbiological testing of water, distilled products and ingredients.
• Performing process audits to monitor compliance to Global Risk Management and North American Standards.
• Performing inspections of raw materials to ensure conformance to product specifications.
• Performing sensory analysis of in process products, finished products and ingredients.
• Performing analytical testing on in process products, finished products and ingredients to ensure adherence to product specifications.
• Managing and maintaining testing equipment, including calibration, repair, and replacement.
• Documenting procedures to ensure consistency in the use and operation of test equipment.
• Training Quality Technicians to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Developing and implementing an asset care program for testing equipment.
• Conducting microbiological testing and analysis in accordance with company-defined protocols.
• Providing Quality Technician coverage as required.
• Delivering on quality objectives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze issues and provide logical resolutions.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering, preferred with 1+ years of experience or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory or in a plant environment.
• Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus.
• Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus.
• Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on-site production and/or processing departments.
• Familiarity with non-conforming product hold management is a plus.