Plant Quality Technician

Niagara Bottling•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for executing corporate and plant-specific food safety, quality, and laboratory requirements. The QA Technician reports to the QA Manager. In the absence of the Quality Assurance Technician, the QA Manager or designee will assume the job duties. The position works a rotating schedule of 12-hour day or night shifts and must follow GMP requirements, including wearing company-issued clothing and protective equipment in production areas. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Must read, write, and communicate in English.
Must have full professional proficiency in a foreign language, as listed under required foreign language qualifications.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day or night schedule.
Must follow GMP policy, including wearing a company-issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs, and hairnet in production areas.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to work under pressure in a very fast-paced environment.
Minimum education: High School Diploma.
Minimum experience: 0 years in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; 0 years in the position; and 0 years managing people or projects. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
2 years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
2 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's Degree.
HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure food safety and quality parameters are adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
Assist with batching chemicals and ingredients for production.
Calibrate laboratory and line equipment to ensure accurate results.
Collect in-process and finished-product samples.
Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to confirm products meet specifications.
Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
Recognize deficiencies and initiate appropriate follow-up.
Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
Assist with troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
Review food safety and quality records.
Actively participate in plant teams, including HACCP and Safety teams.
Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.