Technician, Kitting

DrinkPAK • Santa Clarita, CA

6d • $27

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. POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position will ensure all products produced at this site meet all local and federal regulations and are safe and wholesome. DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. DrinkPAK manufactures and distributes billions of cans of product for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.5 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 1.4 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for large, complex organizations and high-growth emerging brands. The Company is committed to providing world class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry leading talent. Learn more at DrinkPak.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field (Biology, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, etc.)
• At least 3 years experience as QA/QC in the Beverage industry
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred.
• Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) preferred.

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

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 50% for their dependents, 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