Beverage QC Lab Technician: Precise QA & Micro Testing

Buffalo Rock Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Rock Company, a long-standing beverage bottler in Birmingham, seeks a Quality Control Lab Technician to support the QC team in testing ingredients and finished products according to company standards.

The role requires hands-on testing, data documentation, sensory evaluation, and adherence to GMP, with a focus on water treatment processes and packaging quality. Strong communication with production is essential to maintain product quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED); required.
• Food processing laboratory experience; required.
• Blending experience; preferred.
• Forklift certified through Buffalo Rock; required.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality tests on samples and document results.
• Test samples hourly and report defects to supervisor.
• Communicate quality issues to production operators.
• Perform sensory testing at startup, during production, and shutdown.
• Follow GMP and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Product testing

Sensory analysis

Documentation

GMP knowledge

Line testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Science background college education

Tools

Infinity system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buffalo Rock Company, a long-standing beverage bottler in Birmingham, seeks a Quality Control Lab Technician to support the QC team in testing ingredients and finished products according to company standards.

The role requires hands-on testing, data documentation, sensory evaluation, and adherence to GMP, with a focus on water treatment processes and packaging quality. Strong communication with production is essential to maintain product quality across shifts.