Quality Technician

Quality Technician

The Quality Technician primary responsibility is for carrying out the quality control lab testing for the bottling lines as well as the calibrating and setting up the lab equipment and ensuring results are recorded accurately on computer systems and data sheets.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience and/or ability required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform quality function audits on all production lines.
• Ensure products produced conform to specification, food safety, have Good Manufacturing Practices, and adhere to relevant regulatory requirements.
• Perform all microbial sampling and testing for incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Advise production on out of specification packaging, raw materials and process deviations.
• Ensure all production operations operate to highest quality standards
• Be responsible for plating of samples, analyzing, interpreting and reporting results for all bottling, tanks.
• Record production information as required.
• Ensure accurate records are kept and maintained of all specifications and test results.
• Keep laboratory equipment maintained and operating efficiency and safely according to all health and safety standards.
• Support cleanliness and sanitation of Quality Lab, Batching Area, Production lines, Sugar and RO room.
• Keep all work areas clean and orderly.
• All other duties, as required or needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds.

Job Requirements:

• HSD, College Degree preferred
• 2-3 years' experience as a Lab Technician
• Excellent attention to details
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good statistical and numerical ability

Please note this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing 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 notice.