Technician, Kitting (Day Shift 5:00AM - 5:00PM)

Join DrinkPAK

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.

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

Shift

Must be willing to work either day shift; 12 hours per day 2/2/3 Schedule.

Location

The position is based at DrinkPAK's DP2 Facility in Forth Worth, TX.

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.

Qualifications

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

Our Values

Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

Working Conditions

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

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

About DrinkPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit