QA Tech

Bronco Wine Co•Napa, CA

About The Position

A QA Technician must be familiar with all QA tasks and protocols in order to assure that the product produced and bottled by (and/or for) Bronco Wine Company meets government, customer and Bronco specifications. Must be able to perform the majority of basic QA tasks within 90 days of their hire. It is imperative that QA Technicians can operate the necessary lab equipment and perform primary tasks, work independently or with minimal supervision after initial training completion. Have the ability to maintain a clean, organized work area, write in a clear concise manner and maintain a high level of accuracy in all paperwork. Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
MS Office – Word, Excel
Work without supervision
Bottling Line
Packaging
Communicate both, oral and written
Work in a team environment
Troubleshoot
Make decisions under pressure
Multi-task
Spot and prevent potential quality problems
Frequently sitting/walking
Lift up to 40 lb. cases occasionally
Must be able to climb stairs, elevated platforms, step stools, crossovers and catwalks
Use hands to grasp, feel, move, reach or assemble

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with all ISO9001, HACCP and GMP requirements and processes
Assist in auditing HACCP documents when needed
Perform all functions as defined in the QA SOP’s
Must be able to navigate the IFS document management system to review SOP’s and forms
Line preparation and start-up, Line inspections to monitor production
Collection, monitoring and shipping of samples as needed
Review Case print/pallet tag information approvals for accuracy
Audit finished goods inventory
Troubleshoot material, fill weight, line inspection, audit pallet issues
Stop production line if critical problem is discovered and assist the bottling line personnel in solving the problem
Perform analysis to approve wine tanks for the bottling line
Prepare paperwork and perform analysis to unload incoming wine tankers
Assist isolate/hold defective product/materials
Sample and perform incoming raw material inspections
Verify rinser check as needed
Communicate well with Bottling Leads/Supervisors, Cellar, Maintenance, Shipping and Bottling Personnel
Attend monthly QA production/safety meeting as scheduled
Maintain files and prepare blank forms
Generate Material Investigation reports for valid material issues
Assist in material testing
Create and proof read shop order packets as needed
Train new personnel
Enter glass information for lot tracking
Bioluminescence test and visual inspection for sanitation and spout changes as needed
Ozone/hot water verification
Dilute High Proof Ethanol
Perform capacity checks on glass
Provide coverage at other Northern facilities as needed
Familiarity and enforcement of safety rules
Perform any other duties as assigned by QA Management