Quality Assurance Lab Technician - Dyersburg, TN

Wis-Pak, Inc.•Dyersburg, TN

3d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store. Did you know you get a discount on your favorites if you work for us? We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect: Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Critical Illness & Accident Coverage Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability 401(K) with Profit Sharing Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays About the Role Understand and follow all established safety, health, quality, Food Safety, GMP and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices. Conduct testing processes and procedures to perform physical and analytical product quality tests on finished syrup and beverage, inspect raw materials, and perform microbiological testing. Use laboratory test equipment and apparatus to conduct tests. Run control drink on finished syrups to ensure taste and quality. Maintain files and test results, record corrective procedures, control reports and supporting data in accordance with prescribed procedures. Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures. Ensure accuracy of equipment through calibration and documentation.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have basic mathematical skills, the ability to problem solve, and good communication skills.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English and follow written and verbal instructions.
Requires the ability to operate and utilize a computer, and laboratory and test equipment.
Must exhibit ability and desire to work within a team but can work alone.
Works with minimal supervision, be a self-starter who leads by example, and be dependable.
Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of soft drink operations and SPC is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow all established safety, health, quality, Food Safety, GMP and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Conduct testing processes and procedures to perform physical and analytical product quality tests on finished syrup and beverage, inspect raw materials, and perform microbiological testing. Use laboratory test equipment and apparatus to conduct tests.
Run control drink on finished syrups to ensure taste and quality.
Maintain files and test results, record corrective procedures, control reports and supporting data in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures.
Ensure accuracy of equipment through calibration and documentation.