Specialist - Quality

About the role

The Specialist - Quality will be responsible for ensuring raw material and product integrity along with other Quality Assurance activities for the plant to include syrup and/or beverage preparation and distribution, microbiology, sanitation, finished product analysis, package integrity testing, and process control by following all current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

Responsibilities

• Test finished product as well as specific packaging attributes as described by our Parent Company to ensure that our finished products meet required specifications
• Perform Micro sample collection and testing
• Blend syrup and/or finished product (hot fill) from concentrate
• Internal and external cleaning/sanitation of production machinery and storage areas
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Ability to demonstrate independence, analytical skills, and strategic thinking
• Effective communication skills
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Ability to execute lab analysis on varying pieces of equipment and instruments
• Ability to work independently as well as, with all functional team members
• Effective interpersonal, quality management, problem solving, time management, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Ability to climb 10 – 12 ft ladder

Qualifications

• Sit - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Stand - Frequently (3-4 hrs)
• Walk - Frequently (3-4 hrs)
• Bend - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Kneel/Squat - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Climb Stairs - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Crawling - Limited (1 hr)
• Overhead Reach - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Typing - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Vehicle Operation - Not Specified
• PPE/Special Clothing - Continuously (7+ hrs)
• Grasp - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Push/Pull - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Fine Manipulation - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Lift up to 50 lbs - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Carry up to 50 lbs - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Pushing up to 50 lbs - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Pulling up to 50 lbs - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Exposure to Water - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Exposure to Chemicals - Frequently (3-4 hrs)
• Exposure to Weather - Occasionally (1-2 hrs)
• Exposure to Noise - Frequently (3-4 hrs)

Skills

• Lab Analysis
• Equipment Utilization
• Independent Work
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Communication
• Quality Management

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Mon - Fri / 12:00p - 10:30p / Some weekends if needed