Beverage Industry - Quality Technician crew A

Sunny Sky•Douglassville, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for conducting analytical testing and inspections on raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and R&D samples to ensure they meet company and regulatory standards. This role involves making accept/reject decisions based on pre-established criteria, placing defective products on hold, and resolving and reporting defect issues. The Technician collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to communicate test results and support plant operations. Key responsibilities include reviewing analytical data and production parameters, performing line control to ensure compliance, evaluating questionable ingredients and finished products, and verifying batch mixes and component levels. The Technician plays an active role in coaching production staff on Food Safety and Quality practices and contributes to data collection for production, quality, and efficiency metrics. Additional duties include maintaining IMS lists, assisting with facility inspections, audits, and GMP implementation, and performing sampling and analysis of raw and finished products. This position is essential in ensuring product integrity, supporting continuous improvement, and upholding food safety standards throughout the manufacturing process. This position is based in a manufacturing plant environment, which may involve exposure to loud noise, heavy machinery, and varying temperatures. Plant Operates 24/7. Shifts will be 36 hours one week, 48 the following with rotation.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience performing quality control testing in a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Strong mathematical and problem-solving abilities.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to use standard laboratory equipment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data effectively.
Ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

GFSI (SQF) experience, knowledge, or training preferred.
HACCP training and/or experience preferred.
Mechanical aptitude is helpful.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis on in-process products, finished products, and R&D samples to ensure specifications are met.
Make accept/reject decisions on incoming raw materials and pre-shipment samples based on established criteria.
Place defective products on hold in accordance with company procedures and report defect issues.
Review analytical test results and production parameters.
Perform line control checks to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
Conduct incoming material analysis, batch mix verification, and finished product component testing.
Communicate non-conforming results to appropriate personnel.
Coach and guide production employees to maintain the highest standards of food safety and food quality.
Support plant operations as needed.
Evaluate questionable ingredients and finished products.
Oversee production lines to ensure production efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.
Collect and maintain production, quality, and efficiency data.
Maintain and update IMS lists and related documentation.
Assist with facility inspections, audits, and GMP implementations.
Perform raw product and finished product sampling and analysis.
Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards, GMPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or management as needed.