Quality Assurance Lab Technician (2nd Shift) - Hattiesburg, MS

Wis-Pak, Inc.•Hattiesburg, MS

12h•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? 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. DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

Requirements

Basic mathematical skills
Ability to problem solve
Good communication skills
Ability to operate and utilize a computer, and laboratory and test equipment.
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.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

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.