Quality Assurance Relief Technician

CONA Services•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Relief Technician will execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements; through the manufacturing of syrup batches using raw materials including water, sugar, and concentrate. This role will coordinate the collection of product samples in preparation for sensory tests, and ensure all equipment is sanitized to prevent microbiological contamination of products, per company quality specifications and regulatory requirements; perform water treatment tests, calibrate and maintain lab instruments; perform required data entry per record of completion.

Requirements

Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures
Understanding of a laboratory environment and practices preferred
Basic math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Familiar with High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) Technology
Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques
Basic computer skills and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel
Ability to multitask
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs unless specified otherwise by a CBA
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift, up to 25lbs.
High school diploma or GED
Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience

Nice To Haves

Hands-on Microsoft Excel experience
Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements according to production schedules; through the manufacturing of syrup batches from raw materials, including water, sugar, and concentrate; ensure adherence to the company quality assurance specification requirements
Coordinate the collection of product samples in preparation for sensory tests performed by panelists to ensure adherence to the company sensory requirements and perform tests to ensure product; package quality of finished beverage products are following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements
Perform external and internal or Clean in Place (CIP) sanitation on production lines following the Company Quality Assurance Sanitation Policy; ensure proper aseptic techniques are used for microbial sample collections; ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations; maintain water treatment equipment
Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy
Maintain testing and calibration records and result through data entry into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS)
Perform water treatment quality tests following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements
Create quality holds on finished beverage products for containment and investigation when quality test results do not meet specification