Quality Tech II

Refresco•Warrenton, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Tech II performs quality assurance and food safety activities in a production plant. The role conducts analyses and inspections of raw materials, intermediate materials, finished products, packaging, and treated water; checks product conformity with customer specifications; investigates out-of-specification results; and maintains accurate test records. The technician supports production controls, laboratory equipment calibration and cleanliness, food safety compliance, and communication of quality concerns to leadership. The position requires sustained Tier I skills with limited supervision. The work environment is structured and supervised in a fast-paced production plant with moving equipment, variable temperatures, and noise requiring hearing protection. The laboratory is temperature controlled. No travel is anticipated. Duties may change or additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Laboratory experience required.
One to three years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
Understanding of food safety requirements.
Ability to read and understand the metric system.
Organized and detail oriented, with adaptability to change.
Ability to apply statistical methods to analyze data and identify trends.
High precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
Clear and concise communication with production staff and management.
Commitment to high ethical standards in quality assurance activities.
Ability to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, sensory tasting requires being at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
Exposure to measurement tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM machines preferred.
Familiarity with ISO, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations preferred.
One to three years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and personal protective equipment requirements in warehouse and production areas.
Follow food quality and food safety standards established by corporate, customers, and governing bodies such as SQF.
Verify products against customer specifications in SAP and analyze raw deliveries, finished batches, and treated water.
Conduct chemical and physical analyses of raw and intermediate processing materials, including packaging materials, and determine whether materials are acceptable.
Audit finished products and packaging integrity against current standards.
Investigate out-of-specification conditions, document findings, and recommend corrective action.
Enter data into SAP and confirm batches.
Check process control parameters and equipment operation, including secure seal, closure torque, and seaming checks.
Conduct BBSO audits and provide feedback to observed employees.
Communicate professionally by email as required.
Generate a Process Order (COR1) and print a batch sheet in emergency situations with Manager approval.
Stop questionable production that may affect food safety and immediately notify management.
Maintain accurate, legible records of tests and retests and complete required reports, work orders, and action reports on time.
Perform analytical tests to qualify ingredient batches for production and production line checks at specified intervals.
Maintain proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness.
Report out-of-specification results to designated leadership.
Complete special projects and other reasonable duties assigned by leadership.
Sustain demonstrated Tier I skills at an acceptable level with limited supervision.