Plant Quality Technician

Niagara Bottling•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Plant Quality Technician is responsible for executing corporate and plant-specific food safety, quality, and laboratory requirements. The position reports to the QA Manager. When the technician is absent, the QA Manager or designate assumes the job duties. The role requires working a 12-hour rotating shift, either days or nights, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and following GMP requirements, including wearing company-issued apparel and protective equipment in production areas.

Requirements

No prior experience is required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Must read, write, and communicate in English.
Must be able to work a 12-hour shift (days or nights) on a rotating schedule.
Must follow GMP policy and wear company-issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs, and hairnet in production areas.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work under pressure in a very fast-paced environment.
High school diploma required.
Full professional proficiency in a foreign language is listed as required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Two years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Two 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 ensure products meet specifications.
Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
Document testing results according to protocols.
Recognize deficiencies and initiate appropriate follow-up.
Identify and isolate products that do not meet standards.
Assist in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
Review food safety and quality records.
Actively participate in plant teams, including HACCP and Safety.
Perform 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.
Expanded 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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.