Quality Technician- 2nd Shift

## Description| || - || NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, brings together specialized beverage manufacturing expertise with the scale of a global industry leader. Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving.

With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long-term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company's dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

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** Job Summary
** The Quality Technician, under the direction of the Quality Supervisor, is responsible for supporting the implementation and monitoring of quality control techniques, processes, and procedures to ensure the consistent production of safe, high-quality beverage products. This role requires strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with all internal and external food safety standards.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Practice, teach and enforce the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for Quality
* Practice and enforce all Safety policies and procedures
* Review production records for compliance with quality standards
* Put together COA's together following customer requirements
* Read APC and rapid yeast and mold plates, update Micro Spreadsheet, and report out of spec results to Quality Manager
* Assist Techs with micro-plating and product testing when needed
* Manage customer sample requests (collection, shipping, and updating tracker)
* Manage lab supplies and inventory (complete weekly inventory and create/submit purchase order request)
* Take environmental monitoring swabs, ship to 3rd party lab, and update EMP tracker
* Assist in internal and external audits and documentation
* Assist in customer complaint investigations and documentation
* Coordinate rework projects with the production team and ensure necessary documentation is completed
* Assist with non-compliant quality and food safety investigations and ensure necessary documentation is completed
* Monitor Calibration Log for compliance and help schedule services
* Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures
* Support team member safety by promoting safe work practices, monitoring compliance with policies, and minimizing physical hazards to promote an overall safe work environment
* Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
* Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
* Learn, and adhere to, all established Safety policies & procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs
* Learn, and adhere to, all Quality policies and procedures including Safe Quality Food (SQF), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Quality Points (HACQP).
* Perform other duties as assigned## Qualifications
** Education and Skills
*** High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years of work experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing environment
* Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to ensure understanding of written procedures, safety instructions, technical documentation, and verbal communications
* Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and use of weights and measures. Must be comfortable using a calculator
* Familiarity with basic computer systems and control interfaces
* Basic understanding of food production and food safety principles is a plus
* Team-oriented attitude; respectful, approachable, honest, dependable, and adaptable to change
* Capable of resolving conflicts professionally
* Able to prioritize tasks and remain productive under shifting demands
* Follows both written and verbal instructions accurately
* Highly motivated, reliable, and hands-on with a strong problem-solving mindset
* Able to identify and address inconsistencies or quality issues with accuracy and precision| || - ||
** Physical Demands*
* * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations
* Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.
* Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting,…