Apprentice, Quality

DrinkPAK•Santa Clarita, CA

5d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike. LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California. TEAM: The Quality Apprentice will report to the Quality Supervisor. POSITION: This position will be responsible for ensuring all products produced at this site meet all local and federal regulations and are safe and wholesome. TYPE: Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Quality Apprenticeship Program is designed to cultivate more Quality Technicians at DrinkPAK by providing structured, competency-based training that blends technical learning, hands-on practice, and leadership development. This program immerses apprentices in the three primary domains of Quality at DrinkPAK: Batch Room Quality Functions, Laboratory Analysis, and Packaged Quality. Each block builds technical mastery while reinforcing the connection between Quality, Production, Warehouse and Maintenance. Apprentices learn more than how to execute tests and verifications, but also how to interpret data, recognize risk, and make decisions that protect product integrity and consumer safety. Our approach is competency-based, meaning advancement is earned by demonstrating mastery, not by completing the program in a set timeframe. Apprentices are evaluated on technical skill, documentation accuracy, problem-solving, communication, and alignment with DrinkPAK’s GMP and SQF standards. Readiness is determined when Apprentices can independently lead Quality-critical tasks while collaborating effectively across departments. Monthly check-ins with the Quality Manager, Director of L&D, and HR will ensure progress is reviewed, challenges are addressed, and development goals remain on track.

Requirements

Completed coursework in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related scientific field
Prior experience in beverage manufacturing or quality control
Excellent communication skills and a team player
Strong personal computer skills i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WHS systems
Ability to work under pressure (in an extremely fast paced environment)
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

Perform quality control tasks in batching, lab and packaged quality
Perform sampling and testing of bulk ingredients
Conduct lot number and item verifications of batch kits to ensure accuracy
Accurately document quality data in a timely manner
Calibrate lab equipment such as pH meters, automatic titrators, DMAs, and refractometers.
Collect and analyze in-process product samples to verify Brix, pH, Titratable Acidity, and other parameters meet specifications.
Analyze data to identify trends or risks to product integrity or safety.
Support with seam inspections and pasteurization validation (data logger analysis)
Conduct sanitation verification using ATP swabbing to ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
Perform packaging quality checks.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Batching, and other departments to ensure seamless quality operations.
Adhere to escalation procedures and implement reaction plans as necessary.
Drive continuous improvement of quality standards and contribute to a strong Quality Culture.
Support the implementation of quality and food safety procedures under the guidance of the Quality Supervisor.