Quality Tech - 3rd shift

Refresco Careers • Modesto, CA

4d

About The Position

The Quality Tech is responsible for supporting product quality and food safety in a beverage manufacturing environment. The role analyzes raw materials, finished batches, treated water, ingredients, packaging, and other materials; verifies products against customer specifications; and inspects finished products and packaging for integrity. The Quality Tech monitors process controls and production lines, maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment, keeps accurate records, and reports out-of-specification results. The position also requires stopping production when food safety may be in question and promptly notifying management. The work takes place in a fast-paced, structured production plant and laboratory, with no anticipated travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand the metric system.
• Understanding of food safety requirements.
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change.
• High precision and accuracy in inspection and testing.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests.
• Commitment to high ethical standards in quality assurance activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with production staff and management.
• At least 21 years old if working in a plant that co-packages alcoholic beverages.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a food or beverage laboratory.
• Exposure to measurement tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM machines.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, food quality and food safety standards, and required personal protective equipment procedures.
• Ensure products conform to customer specifications outlined in the SAP system.
• Analyze raw materials, finished batches, treated water, 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.
• Audit finished products against current standards, including product and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters and verify proper equipment application and operation, including secure seals, closure torque, and can seams.
• Stop questionable production related to food safety and immediately alert a member of management.
• Maintain accurate, 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 results.
• Keep the laboratory clean.
• Report out-of-specification results to designated leadership.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 5 vacation days and paid sick time off days in accordance with applicable law.
• Well-being benefit.
• Discount and Total Reward Programs.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED