Quality Tech

Refresco Careers•Sikeston, MO

About The Position

The Quality Tech supports product quality and food safety in a fast-paced beverage production plant. The role performs chemical and physical analyses of raw materials, intermediate processing materials, finished products, treated water, ingredients, and packaging; checks products against customer specifications and current standards; and monitors production processes and packaging integrity. The Quality Tech maintains calibrated laboratory equipment, accurate records, and a clean laboratory, and reports out-of-specification results to leadership. The role must follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, required personal protective equipment rules, and food quality and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to read and understand the metric system.
Understanding of food safety requirements.
High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
Organized and detail-oriented, with adaptability to change.
Clear and concise communication with production staff and management.
Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in quality assurance activities.
For 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.
1–3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, food quality and food safety requirements, and required personal protective equipment practices.
Ensure products conform to customer specifications as outlined in SAP.
Perform analyses on raw materials, finished batches, treated water, and other items 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 by auditing finished-product and packaging integrity.
Check process-control parameters, including secure seals, closure torque, and can seams, to verify equipment application and operation.
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.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness.
Report all out-of-specification results to designated leadership.
Complete special projects and other reasonable duties assigned by leadership.