Quality Technician

Job Details

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Department:
Quality

Location:

Pittston, PA

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspections, tests, and documentation to ensure that beverage products meet all company, customer, and regulatory quality standards. This role monitors in-process production, conducts routine quality checks, and enforces GMP and food safety protocols.

• Perform line inspections including fill weights, torque, cap integrity, and label placement
• Conduct in-process checks for pH, Brix, CO2 levels, temperature, and visual defects
• Monitor cleaning and sanitation effectiveness as part of environmental quality checks
• Follow company SOPs and testing protocols with precision

• Complete accurate and timely QA documentation, logs, and checklists
• Record batch, lot, and sample information with attention to traceability
• Report non-conformances, deviations, or product defects to QA Lead or Manager
• Support documentation for holds, rework, or corrective actions

• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, and food safety guidelines at all times
• Ensure production and packaging areas maintain quality and cleanliness standards
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and safety drills when required
• Handle QA samples properly and dispose of waste in compliance with plant protocols

• Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, and Maintenance teams to uphold quality standards
• Communicate quality concerns clearly and professionally to operators and supervisors
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action processes as needed

• Inspection Completion Rate:
  Timely, accurate execution of scheduled checks
• Documentation Accuracy:
  Error-free logs, reports, and test results
• First Pass Yield:
  Products passing QA checks on first run
• Deviation Response Time:
  Time to identify and elevate non-conformances
• Audit Readiness:
  Compliance during internal or external QA audits

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–2 years of quality assurance or production experience in food/beverage industry preferred

Skills &

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and basic lab procedures
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, production orders, and safety instructions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators and supervisors
• Basic computer and data entry skills (Excel, QA systems) within food or beverage manufacturing