Quality Assurance Technician

Job Overview

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. You will work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment and have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

Quality Assurance Technician responsible for executing corporate and plant specific Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements. The QA Technician reports to the QA Manager. In the absence of the QA Technician, the QA Manager or designate will assume the job duties.

• Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
• Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
• Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
• Collect in-process and finished product samples.
• Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure products meet specifications.
• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
• Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
• Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.
• Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
• Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Review food safety and quality records.
• Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.).
• Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

• 0 Years – Experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 0 Years – Experience in a QA/position specific role.
• 0 Years – Experience managing people or projects.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour shift (days or nights) on a rotating schedule.
• Must follow GMP policies (wear company‑issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work under pressure in a very fast‑paced environment.

• 2 Years – Experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 Years – Experience working in a QA/position specific role.
• 2 Years – Experience managing people or projects.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

• Lead Like an Owner:
  Makes safety the number one priority, keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals, shows respect, confronts interpersonal issues directly.
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively, responds promptly and honors commitments.
• Innov
  
  ACT:
  Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
• Increases performance through greater efficiency, seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
• Understand interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions, seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great:
  Consistently looks for ways to improve self through growth and development opportunities.
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down and across, manages expectations effectively.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  High School Diploma.
• Preferred:
  Associate's Degree.

• Required:
  
  N/A.
• Preferred: HACCP.

Required:

Full Professional Proficiency.

Typical Compensation Range:
Hourly $23.52 – $31.16.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical (including virtual care), Dental, Vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental well‑being benefits (free counseling for all team members and household family members).
• Family building benefits (IVF and fertility preservation, adoption, surrogacy, Doula reimbursements).
• Income protection: life, AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and accident plans.
• Special discount programs (pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities.

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.