Quality Technician

Refresco•Maryland Heights, MO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping on of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top pf our game. Weare solutions based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? A Career with Refresco Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Health Savings Account Life and AD&D Insurance Legal Benefits 401(k) savings plan Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a resume to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages US, Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit resume to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit resume to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) preferred.
Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations
Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
Able to read and understand metric system.
Food or beverage laboratory experience preferred.
Highschool diploma or equivalent.
1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
Ensure all products conform to the customer specifications as outlined in SAP system.
Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water and/or any other programmed outlines by the department.
Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product and packaging integrity.
Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by performing secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks, and/or any other requirements required by the customer or the company.
Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the management team.
Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
Perform production line checks at specified intervals.
Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
Report all out of specification results to designated leadership.
Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.