Beverage Quality Assurance Technician

Manna Beverages; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manna Beverages in Indianapolis seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to conduct QA audits, ensure product integrity, and maintain compliance with FSMA, SQF, Kosher, and Organic standards. This role collaborates with management to resolve quality and production issues.

Requirements include English proficiency, GMP familiarity, and ability to use lab equipment. The position involves routine testing of beverages and syrups, with emphasis on safety and accurate data reporting.

Qualifications

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, and technical procedures.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Present information effectively to managers, clients, and customers.
• Perform mathematical calculations (proportions, percentages, averages, volumes).
• Define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret technical instructions and manage multiple variables.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and produce accurate work.
• Familiar with lab safety and handling hazardous materials.
• Good written and verbal communication; adaptable to change.
• Able to work independently and in a team; punctual.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and work safely at all times.
• Maintain GMPs.
• Operate equipment daily (refractometer, pH meter, densitometer, HPLC, etc.) and ensure calibration.
• Standardize equipment and manage reagents.
• Perform analyses on beverages to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Conduct line checks to meet specifications.
• Collect and store retention samples.
• Assist production in audits and quality reviews.
• Handle out-of-spec products and disposition.
• Test beverage attributes (Brix, acidity, pH, color).
• Document results in data systems and report deviations.
• Prepare shift handover and train QA technicians.
• Participate in Quality System audits and food safety programs.
• Conduct packaging audits and final product inspections.
• Keep work area clean; perform swabbing and ATP tests.
• Participate in safety inspections and follow-up actions.
• Other duties as assigned; maintain positive teamwork.

Skills

Read and interpret procedures

Report writing

Effective communication

Mathematical calculations

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Lab safety awareness

Excel

Word

Teamwork and independence

Education

High School Diploma / GED

B.S. in Science preferred

1-year production/manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Refractometer

pH Meter

Densitometer

Thermometer

HPLC

Job description

Manna Beverages in Indianapolis seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to conduct QA audits, ensure product integrity, and maintain compliance with FSMA, SQF, Kosher, and Organic standards. This role collaborates with management to resolve quality and production issues.

Requirements include English proficiency, GMP familiarity, and ability to use lab equipment. The position involves routine testing of beverages and syrups, with emphasis on safety and accurate data reporting.