Quality Tech - 2nd shift
$42,640–$53,040 year
On-siteModesto, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw materials, finished batches, and packaging to determine material status. Perform production line checks, secure seal, closure torque, and can seam inspections while maintaining proper calibration of laboratory equipment. Evaluate finished products against standards through audits and report all out-of-specification results immediately to leadership. Maintain accurate records of tests, retests, and reports in SAP, and ensure strict adherence to food safety policies, GMPs, and PPE requirements. Stop questionable production processes and alert management when necessary. This 2nd shift role supports Refresco's global beverage distribution by ensuring product quality across European, North American, and Australian production sites.
Required Qualifications
- Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts
- Adhere to food quality and food safety as per standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF)
- Ensure all products conform to 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
- Highschool diploma or equivalent
- 1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment
- In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP
- Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines)
- 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
- Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests
- Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities
- Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements
- Clear and concise communication with production staff and management
- Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required
- Overtime scheduled as needed
- Standing
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Lifting up to 50 lbs (minimum 5 lbs)
- Carrying weight and lifting
- Walking
- Driving
- Climbing (stairs/ladders) or balancing
- Attention to detail requiring attention with one or two senses at a time
- Attention to deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands
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