Quality Tech, Nightshift

Refresco Careers•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

The Quality Tech performs quality assurance testing and inspection in a beverage manufacturing environment. The role analyzes raw materials, finished batches, treated water, ingredients, packaging materials, and other items identified by the department, and determines whether materials meet applicable requirements. The Quality Tech evaluates finished products and packaging against current standards and customer specifications, conducts production line checks, and monitors process-control parameters and equipment operation. The employee must stop production when food safety is in question and promptly notify management, report out-of-specification results, maintain accurate testing records, and keep the laboratory clean and equipment properly calibrated. The position is based in a fast-paced, structured, and supervised production plant. The schedule is night shift, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, on a continental/block schedule; weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnights may be required, with overtime scheduled as needed. The laboratory is temperature controlled, while other areas may be very hot or relatively cold. Noise levels require hearing protection. No travel is anticipated. Pay is $21.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Organized and detail oriented, with adaptability to change.
High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing.
Understanding of food safety requirements.
Ability to read and understand the metric system.
In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP.
Experience using measurement tools and equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM machines.
Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations.
Food or beverage laboratory experience.
One to three years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and personal protective equipment requirements in warehouse and production areas.
Follow food quality and food safety standards established by corporate, customers, and governing bodies, including SQF.
Ensure products conform to customer specifications outlined in the SAP system.
Analyze raw materials, finished batches, treated water, and other items specified by the department.
Conduct chemical and physical analysis of raw and intermediate processing materials, including packaging materials, and determine whether they are acceptable.
Evaluate finished products against current standards through audits of product and packaging integrity.
Check process-control parameters and equipment operation, including secure seals, closure torque, and can seams, as required.
Stop questionable production related to food safety and immediately alert a member of management.
Maintain accurate and legible records of tests and retests and complete required reports in a timely manner.
Perform analytical tests to qualify ingredient batches for production.
Perform 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.