Quality Tech- Day Shift ( 5:45am to 6:15pm )

Refresco Careers•San Antonio, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Tech performs quality testing and inspection in a beverage production environment. The role analyzes raw materials, finished batches, treated water, ingredients, packaging, and other materials; evaluates finished products against established standards; and checks production processes and equipment to ensure customer specifications, food safety, and quality requirements are met. The technician maintains accurate test records, reports out-of-specification results, and may stop production when food safety is in question. The position works in a fast-paced, supervised production plant and may require weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and overtime work as needed. The laboratory is temperature controlled, while other areas may be very hot or relatively cold, and hearing protection is required in noisy areas. No travel is anticipated.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of experience in quality within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Understanding of food safety requirements.
Ability to read and understand the metric system.
High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing.
Organized and detail oriented, with adaptability to change.
Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests.
Commitment to high ethical standards in quality assurance activities.
Clear and concise communication with production staff and management.
At plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP.
Exposure to 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.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, food quality and food safety standards, and required personal protective equipment requirements.
Ensure products conform to customer specifications outlined in SAP.
Perform analyses on raw materials, finished batches, treated water, ingredients, and other materials specified by the department.
Conduct chemical and physical analyses of raw and intermediate processing materials, including packaging materials, and determine whether materials are acceptable.
Evaluate finished products against current standards and audit product and packaging integrity.
Check process control parameters, including seal security, closure torque, and can seams, to confirm proper equipment application and operation.
Stop questionable production that may present a food safety concern and immediately alert management.
Maintain accurate, legible records of tests and retests and complete other required reports in a timely manner.
Perform analytical tests to qualify ingredient batches for production and carry out production line checks at specified intervals.
Maintain proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results.
Keep the laboratory clean.
Report out-of-specification results to designated leadership.
Complete special projects and other reasonable duties assigned by leadership.