Quality Tech - 2nd Shift

Refresco Careers•Modesto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We are a solutions-based and innovative company that continually improves and seeks out new challenges. This role is for a Quality Tech on the 2nd shift, focused on ensuring our products meet high standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
Able to read and understand metric system.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) preferred.
Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations.
Food or beverage laboratory experience preferred.
1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Adhere to food quality and food safety standards.
Ensure all products conform to customer specifications as outlined in the SAP system.
Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water and/or any other programmed outlines by the department.
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.
Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained.
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.