3rd Shift Quality Assurance Bottling Technician

Heaven Hill Brands•Bardstown, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Bottling Technician will support the Quality Assurance Lab by conducting inspections and tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk, and finished products. This individual will inspect, test, sort, and sample raw materials, finished goods, and products for defects and deviations from specifications. The Technician will use precision measuring instruments and complex testing equipment and will be required to support and back up the Product Development Lab Technician and the Processing Department Technicians on an as needed basis to cover vacations, absenteeism, or during times of heavy workloads.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Quality or related technical field or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a quality department
Proficient computer skills with experience utilizing electronic mail software and Microsoft Office software
Technical skills in quality assurance
Experience using lab and measurement equipment
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or related field
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience in a distilled spirits industry

Responsibilities

Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
Make recommendations on quality and process improvement initiatives
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, finished goods, or stability samples
Perform visual inspections of finished products
Inspect incoming packaging materials and raw materials as necessary
Completes organoleptic checks on incoming and outgoing tankers and bottling tanks
Investigate or report questionable test results
Place non-conforming product on hold using IFS Quality and/or Savannah programs as necessary
Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms
Coordinate changes and communicate with appropriate departments including Production, Maintenance, Export, and Shipping
Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits
Assist with sensory evaluations of beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics
Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment
Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers
Determine and execute downtime chargebacks to vendors and suppliers
Coordinate quality inspections for export orders, complete required quality alerts, and coordinate with WLD to get necessary rework/repairs completed
Perform assigned document control activities and develop new quality and process documents as identified
Serve as backup for and achieve proficiency on the QC Processing Technician duties: Proofing Tanks, Gauging bottling tanks, Processing bottling tank transactions in IFS System including the use of the IFS Quality module, Color & Clarity Checks, and Other Quality Inspections
Perform data entry on the following: Line audits, RMCs, GMP audits, Export audits, Dock audits. Serve as backup for and achieve proficiency on the Product Development Technician duties: Export Documentation, R&D Functions, Cost Reduction Projects, New Product Development, Flavor Profiles, Assisting with Quality Issues