Technician, Kitting

DrinkPAK • Prior Lake, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike. Kitting Technician TYPE: Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position will ensure all products produced at this site meet all local and federal regulations and are safe and wholesome. LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's Fort Worth, TX manufacturing facility BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer: ● PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 100% paid by the Company ● A cell phone stipend ● Annual discretionary bonus ● 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more RESPONSIBILITIES ● Ensure GMP and food safety requirements and policies are implemented and respected. ● Capable of implementing and coordinating food safety programs (HACCP, Environmental Monitoring, Pest Management, Raw Material, and Finished Product Sampling Plan) for DrinkPAK. ● Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) preferred. ● Support the implementation of corrective actions associated with identified gaps (both internal and external). ● Ensure data is entered into the QMS accurately and in a timely manner. ● Ensure the correct transactions in QMS are conducted and completed as required (releases, blocks, returns). ● Issue Certificate of Analysis to customers and record the history of recorded analysis results. ● Verify customer documentation requirements for products being supplied from the facility, including bills of lading, packing lists, delivery notes, and quality certificates. ● Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure incoming ingredients, chemicals, and packaging materials are sampled, inspected, and approved for use in the production facility. ● Provide support to correct key food safety complaints. ● Continuous improvement of Quality Culture. ● Collect, test, and report results in process Brix, pH, and Titratable Acids and other in-process analyses to ensure they fall within specification ranges. ● Assist in implementing and maintaining the SQF Food Safety and Quality systems. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as QA/QC in the Beverage industry is preferred.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Environmental Monitoring, and microbiological testing
• Knowledge and experience of GFSI audit schemes
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Strong leadership abilities
• Understanding of government regulations in relation to food processing
• Strong personal computer skills, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WHS systems
• Willing to work weekend and evening shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GMP and food safety requirements and policies are implemented and respected.
• Capable of implementing and coordinating food safety programs (HACCP, Environmental Monitoring, Pest Management, Raw Material, and Finished Product Sampling Plan) for DrinkPAK.
• Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) preferred.
• Support the implementation of corrective actions associated with identified gaps (both internal and external).
• Ensure data is entered into the QMS accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure the correct transactions in QMS are conducted and completed as required (releases, blocks, returns).
• Issue Certificate of Analysis to customers and record the history of recorded analysis results.
• Verify customer documentation requirements for products being supplied from the facility, including bills of lading, packing lists, delivery notes, and quality certificates.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure incoming ingredients, chemicals, and packaging materials are sampled, inspected, and approved for use in the production facility.
• Provide support to correct key food safety complaints.
• Continuous improvement of Quality Culture.
• Collect, test, and report results in process Brix, pH, and Titratable Acids and other in-process analyses to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the SQF Food Safety and Quality systems.

Benefits

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed