Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Brooklyn Bottling has developed and invested in co-packing capabilities for many years. Our comprehensive range of contract bottling services has been specifically developed and tailored in response to the requirements of our partners. We specialize in co- packing products such as juice cocktails, teas, energy drinks, seltzers, sports drinks, flavored waters, and soft drinks. With our high level of expertise and innovative approach, we always strive to present the best possible options to our partners. We have extensive experience working with many of the biggest names in the beverage industry, which has allowed us to develop smooth and efficient processes both for the mass market and for specialty and niche products.

The quality control technician maintains and enforces the organizations quality system procedures, ensuring that products and services meet quality standards.

 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials and products at all stages of the production chain, following validated methodologies.
• Responsible for product quality control, identifying the characteristics that products and services must have in order to satisfy customers. .
• Performs physical and physical-chemical tests to analyze the properties of products, brix,
• Total Acidity, Ph, fill heights, volumes, etc.
• Reviews and updates operating procedures and may provide input to analytical or instrumental problem solving.
• Recommends modifications to existing standard quality or production parameters to obtain the highest quality within the capacity limits of the equipment.
• Control of HACCP and Food Safety compliance.
• It establishes the conformity or not of raw materials, intermediates and packaging material, from the point of view of the specifications established in quality control.
• Implementation of Quality Indicators based on Continuous Improvement.
• Finished goods checks in a timely manner and ensured all specifications are met adequately.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Computer literate.
• Able to perform physical and mental work that requires total concentration and precision.
• Be self-motivated and be able to manage your time wisely in order to accomplish all the daily tasks required, such as water checks, line checks, approvals, calibrations etc.
• Be able to understand and follow all company policies, practices and SOP’s.
• Ensure that all SOP’s are followed to prevent any product defects.
• Communicate & coordinate quality issues & activities with QC/QA Lead
• Follow all Customer’s quality requirements provided.
• Provide QC/QA Team support for the plant Quality Program.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the QC/QA Lead or QC/QA Supervisor / Manager.

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-years Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology or Laboratory Science-Desirable
• Two to three years of demonstrated experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Speak, read, and write English
• Able to perform easy mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications-Excel/Word