3rd Shift Quality Technician – Beverages

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 3rd Shift Quality Technician to work on our beverage canning line. The right candidate will have previous experience in quality (preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required), and have a stable work history with previous employers.

Must be able to be accountable to the company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.

FIRST SHIFT

1st shift – Monday – Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, over-time and weekends required per production needs

THIRD SHIFT

3rd shift – Monday – Friday 10:00pm-6:30am, over-time and weekends required per production needs

The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day quality and production related activities of the high-speed beverage/canning line operations.

• Perform quality control testing and execute basic routine quality assessments of raw materials, in-process, and finished processed goods.
• Collect samples for shipments to third-party laboratories.
• Perform routine calibrations of laboratory instrumentation; maintain instrument health.
• Communicate quality data and provide quality guidance to internal customers.
• Ensure all quality documents (MMRs, Cleaning Logs, Test Records, etc.) are properly completed in real time with strict attention-to-detail following Good Documentation Practices for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide support as needed during audits by regulatory and third-party certifying bodies.
• Conduct and coordinate facility environmental testing as part of the Internal Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Assist with company programs and initiatives, such as Fortress Nutrition’s Calibration Program and customer complaint investigation.
• Cross-train with quality technicians to ensure no gap in quality coverage in urgent situations.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including occasional weekends, to support business operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of demonstrated success in a Quality Control role is required
• 2+ years of lab experience working with various instrumentation, including but not limited to: auto titrators, pH meters, Brix and density is strongly desired
• Strong attention-to-detail, organizational skills, and communication skills
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
• Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Suite Programs
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based on production/business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a bottling and canning facility or food/beverage manufacturing environment with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs, food safety

• Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift

$24.00-$26.00 per hour, depending on experience, + $2.00 shift premium

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000 Referral Bonus –Uncapped!
• …and more!

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to

Please note, resumes that are not up to date will not be accepted or receive correspondence back.

Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.