Quality Tech III- 2nd Shift /3rd Shift

Refresco•Miller Township, IN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands, distributing products worldwide from production sites in Europe and North America. The company's vision is to put its drinks on every table, continually improving and innovating. Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry, driven by passionate people pushing boundaries.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP.
Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
Ability to apply statistical methods to analyze data and identify trends.
High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
Able to read and understand metric system.
Prior inspection experience in a laboratory setting.
Highschool diploma or equivalent.
2 – 4 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment.
Laboratory experience required.
In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, sensory tasting must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines).
Familiarity with ISO, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
Ensure all products being run conform to the customer product specifications as outlined in SAP system, and conduct analysis on raw deliveries, finished batches and treated water.
Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product and packaging integrity.
Investigate all out of specification conditions and make recommendations for corrective action and document.
Enter data into and confirm batches in SAP.
Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by performing secure seal, closure torque and seaming checks.
Effectively perform BBSO audits and provides feedback to the employee observed.
Can send professional emails as required to provide effective communication to all levels of the organization.
Understands how to generate a Process Order (COR1) and print batch sheet in emergency situations with Manager approval.
Able to train coworkers up to the Tier II skill level and actively participates in the training of new techs and uses SOPs and training matrix to track progress.
Knowledgeable of department KPIs and can clearly communicate continuous improvement opportunities in all QA processes.
Performs Root Cause Analysis and Reporting.
Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the management team.
Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
Perform production line checks at specified intervals.
Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
Report all out of specification results to designated leadership.
Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.
Has demonstrated Tier II skills have been sustained at an acceptable level with limited supervision.