Quality Tech - 2nd Shift

Overview

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry with passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in warehouse or production areas (including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and seatbelts when operating forklifts).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards as provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Ensure all products conform to customer specifications as outlined in the SAP system.
• Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water, and other department-defined outlines.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials, packaging materials, and determine their acceptability.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits of finished product and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters to ensure proper equipment application and operation, including seal, closure torque, can seam checks, and other customer/company requirements.
• Stop any production that may compromise food safety and alert a member of management.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of tests and retests; complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
• Perform production line checks at specified intervals and ensure accurate test results by maintaining calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and report out-of-spec results to leadership.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Experience with measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM) preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented, adaptable to change; high precision and accuracy in inspection and testing.
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and related standards and regulations; understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Able to read and understand metric system; food or beverage laboratory experience preferred.
• Technical: skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests.
• Integrity: commitment to high ethical standards in quality assurance activities.
• Adaptability: able to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
• Communication: clear and concise communication with production staff and management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• In-plant co-packaging of alcoholic beverages requires at least 21 years old.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, and variable shifts including afternoon, evening, and overnight; overtime as needed.
• Fast-paced production plant with moving parts; noise requiring hearing protection; temperatures may be hot or cold; laboratory is temperature controlled.
• The environment is structured and supervised.

• 0% travel anticipated.

• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and climbing stairs or ladders, as applicable to the role.
• Visual/Sensory and mental stress considerations: attention to detail under deadlines and quotas.

• Pay Range: $20.50 - $25.60 per hour, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.
• Shift: 2;
  Status:
  Non-Exempt.
• Benefits may include medical/dental/vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and other well-being and reward programs.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is committed to equal opportunity in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Note:

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as needed.