Quality Technician

Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Tech is primarily responsible for the daily execution of quality control processes across a diverse production operation. This role provides hands-on support for production teams, verifies compliance, and ensures accurate completion of records. This includes all product testing, field testing, and data tracking. This team member must have a drive for continuous improvement in all processes, logical problem-solving skills, and the desire to lead by example.

Responsibilities :?

• Perform daily laboratory analyses capturing data points necessary to track the health of liquid fermentation. Daily analyses include, but not limited to:?
• Daily Brix, pH, titratable acidity, temperature, yeast cell counts and viability scores, free sulfur analysis, and dissolved oxygen content?
• Perform routine hourly production line checks to ensure equipment and product meets specifications ?
• Assist/lead with data collection, data entry, and reporting of compiled data?
• Perform incoming ingredient and material inspections for compliance with food safety programs?
• Investigate and document issues precisely and in an organized manner to ensure record keeping and documentation accuracy
• Responsible for the cleaning and calibration of all laboratory equipment/machines?
• Participate as a key team player by supporting operations as needed
• Other duties as assigned by their manager
  
  

Requirements

Requirements

Education, Skills & Knowledge

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 1-2 years of experience working in a lab?(preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word?
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Well-developed tasting skills – Non-Smokers are highly preferred
• Understanding of Food and Beverage Industry?
• Clear commitment to high quality and attention to details?
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Flexibility to work longer hours during peak seasons to support business needs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks typical of manufacturing operations, including standing for extended periods and light lifting.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The work for this position will be in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment.?
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with some periods being loud.?
• Some weekend work required as needed.?
• Must be able to work safely in both hot and cold environments