Quality Specialist​/Microbiologist

Quality Specialist

Adirondack Beverages is looking to add a Quality Specialist to their team.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in their delivery.
• Facilitating third-party lab testing for products as needed, monitoring the types of testing and when it is required.
• Reviewing lab results to ensure that quality standards are being upheld and customer requirements are being met.
• Reviewing in-house lab testing results, notifying Quality Manager of any out-of-specification results.
• Monitoring and reporting on yields as assigned and notifying Quality Manager of any issues or high losses.
• Performing routine product inspections on the line, looking for dents, wrinkles, code quality, seam/cap application quality, correct material usage, label application, etc.
• Supporting Quality Lab Technicians as needed and assisting with questions regarding product specifications and sample collection.
• Auditing the accuracy of recordkeeping regarding lot numbers and batch ingredients.
• Working closely with Quality Manager, Quality Supervisors, syrup technicians, lab technicians, line foreman, receiving and shipping warehouse teams, and production schedulers to help improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow.
• Performing miscellaneous projects as needed.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to read, write and keep records

• Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to "be on your feet" from beginning to end of shift.

• Able to lift materials up to 50 pounds