Quality Technician day shift - (5am-5:30pm)- $25 per hour

Job Type: Full-time (Non‑Exempt). Department: Quality. Location: Pittston, PA.

About the role

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspections, tests, and documentation to ensure that beverage products meet all company, customer, and regulatory quality standards. This role monitors in‑process production, conducts routine quality checks, and enforces GMP and food‑safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform line inspections including fill weights, torque, packaging integrity, and label placement.
• Conduct in‑process checks for pH, Brix, CO₂ levels, temperature, and visual defects.
• Monitor cleaning and sanitation effectiveness as part of environmental quality checks.
• Follow company SOPs and testing protocols with precision.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, tests, and QA documentation.
• Report non‑conformances, deviations, or product defects to the QA Lead or Manager.
• Support documentation for holds, rework, or corrective actions.
• Ensure production and packaging areas maintain quality and cleanliness standards.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and safety drills as required.
• Handle QA samples properly and dispose of waste in compliance with plant protocols.
• Communicate quality concerns clearly and professionally to operators and supervisors.
• Assist in root‑cause investigations and corrective‑action processes.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management to support departmental or company objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of quality assurance or production experience in the food/beverage industry preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and basic laboratory procedures.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, production orders, and safety instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication with operators and supervisors.
• Basic computer and data‑entry skills (Excel, QA systems).

Key Performance Indicators

• Inspection Completion Rate – timely, accurate execution of scheduled checks.
• Documentation Accuracy – error‑free logs, reports, and test results.
• First Pass Yield – products passing QA checks on the first run.
• Deviation Response Time – time to identify and escalate non‑conformances.
• Audit Readiness – compliance during internal or external QA audits.