Quality Control Lab Tech - 3rd Shift

National Beverage Corp•Houston, TX

75d

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for quality programs and functions, including maintaining HACCP and food safety records, plant audits, mock recall programs, and employee training on related procedures. The role tests the microbiological quality of ingredients, suppliers, and packages, and provides test data to support production of high-quality products. Testing covers current and new concentrate ingredients, in-process and finished concentrates, and beverage products in development and finished products. The technician also works with the R&D Team on new product launches. The position performs quality testing, evaluation, documentation, and troubleshooting; supports batching and sanitation procedures; and assists supervisors with resolving quality issues and improving quality and production efficiency. The role requires compliance with applicable federal and state legislation, maintaining quality standards, and collecting and analyzing process-quality information and trends. The typical schedule is 9:00 PM–5:30 AM, with a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
Two to three years of hands-on work experience in the carbonated soft drink industry preferred.
Experience with quality-control testing procedures and internal and external sanitation of beverage equipment, with understanding of blending, product attributes, recordkeeping, and yields.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and reporting software; Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency is required.
Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints; and present information to management.
Understanding of and ability to follow OSHA-required training.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Favorable background and drug exam.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Two to three years of hands-on work experience in the carbonated soft drink industry.

Responsibilities

Maintain HACCP and food safety records, plant audits, mock recall programs, and related training.
Test microbiological quality of current and new ingredients, suppliers, and packages, and provide data to support high-quality production.
Test current and new concentrate ingredients, in-process and finished concentrates, and beverage products in development and finished products.
Work with the R&D Team on new product launches.
Understand and use cleaning agents and applications, including external and internal cleaners and sanitizers.
Document and follow procedures in the frequency guide and standards.
Complete batch reports, calculate batch-size variations, and document product attributes, standards, and other formula-required data.
Measure and mix products according to procedures; evaluate and troubleshoot batches and make corrections.
Perform testing, evaluations, and documentation of results according to procedures.
Troubleshoot production lines and take corrective action.
Prepare batch tanks for batching, including rinsing, sanitation, odor checks, and tasting.
Perform the internal pest-control program, including locating, checking, and cleaning stations and maintaining documentation.
Assist supervisors in resolving quality-control issues, tracking trends, and recommending and implementing plans to improve quality and production efficiency.
Establish and enforce quality standards and test materials and products to support compliance with federal and state legislation.
Collect, analyze, and summarize process-quality information and trends.