Quality Technician - PM Shift

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. We put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.

Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business. We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning. Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving and are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing, recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products are produced per Milo’s quality standards.
• Obtain samples for bacteria plating and daily quality checks as needed.
• Monitor compliance with and administer GMP or SQF requirements.
• Ensure Food Safety and Food Quality compliance as directed.
• Maintain all laboratory and testing equipment and perform calibrations per schedule.
• Assist with the receipt of raw ingredients and sample, test and/or review.
• Monitor FIFO and communicate concerns to the QA Manager.
• Perform testing and document weights, volumes, colors, brix, codes, packaging integrity, and other routine testing as required.
• Perform environmental testing of air, water, and bacteria according to schedules.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the QA Manager.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Collect and prepare samples for shipment as needed.
• Uphold and participate in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• Invest in and be an example of Milo’s Responsibility commitment which includes environmental, social, and corporate governance components.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have an Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school minimum.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Food Science, Chemistry is preferred; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software including Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time

Skills

• Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
• Work effectively with others
• Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
• Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
• Commit to outstanding attendance
• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members