Quality Tech - 2nd shift

Refresco•Modesto, CA

19h•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Tech supports quality assurance and food safety in a beverage manufacturing environment. The role tests raw materials, intermediate processing materials, finished batches, treated water, ingredients, and packaging materials, and determines whether materials meet applicable standards and customer specifications. The technician performs finished-product and production-line audits, checks process controls and packaging integrity, and ensures laboratory equipment is properly operated and calibrated. The role also maintains accurate test records, reports out-of-specification results, keeps the laboratory clean, and stops questionable production when food safety may be at risk. The position is based in a fast-paced, structured and supervised production plant. The posted schedule is second shift; weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight work, and overtime may be required as needed. The laboratory is temperature controlled, while other areas may be hot or cold and require hearing protection.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred 1–3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment.
For plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.
Understanding of food safety requirements.
Able to read and understand the metric system.
Organized and detail oriented, and adaptable to change.
High precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations.
Technical skill in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests.
Integrity and commitment to high ethical standards in quality assurance activities.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with production staff and management.
Ability to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP.
Exposure to measurement tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM machines.
Food or beverage laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and required personal protective equipment rules in warehouse and production areas.
Follow food quality and food safety standards set by corporate, customers, and governing bodies such as SQF.
Ensure products conform to customer specifications 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 they are acceptable.
Audit finished products against current standards to monitor product and packaging integrity.
Check process control parameters and equipment operation, including secure seals, closure torque, and can seam checks, as required.
Stop production that may be questionable in terms of food safety and immediately alert 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 test results.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness.
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 in accordance with applicable law.
Well-being benefit.
Discount and Total Reward Programs.
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.