Plant Quality Technician

Niagara Bottling•City of Johnstown, NY

7d•$22 - $29

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 a designate assumes the job duties. The role ensures that food safety and quality parameters are maintained throughout the facility, supports production by batching chemicals and ingredients, and performs laboratory and production-line testing. The technician documents results, identifies and follows up on deficiencies, isolates nonconforming product, and participates in plant teams such as HACCP and Safety. Other duties may be assigned by management, and duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice. This is an hourly position with a stated pay range of $21.91–$29.03 per hour. The role requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, either days or nights. In production areas, team members must follow GMP policy and wear company-issued shirts, hats, safety glasses, earplugs, and hairnets. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Minimum education is a high school diploma; an associate's degree is preferred. HACCP certification is preferred. Required foreign-language proficiency is listed as full professional proficiency, with no preferred language specified.

Requirements

Must read, write, and communicate in English.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, either days or nights.
Must follow GMP policy and wear the 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 fast-paced environment.
Minimum education: high school diploma.
Required foreign-language proficiency: full professional proficiency.
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

Preferred experience: 2 years in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, 2 years working in the position, and 2 years 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 production-line equipment to ensure accurate results.
Collect in-process and finished-product samples.
Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to verify 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.
Participate in plant teams, including HACCP and Safety teams.
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 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.