Evening Quality Tech — Beverage Co-Pack QC

Best Bev LLC; Town of Waverly (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Bev LLC in Waverly, NY is hiring a Quality Tech for a 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM shift. You will perform chemistry and quality checks, enter data into RedZone, and operate a range of testing equipment to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, generating reports, analyzing test results, and assisting production with quality decisions. This role requires 1–3 years in a food/beverage lab and the ability to lift 50 pounds, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 Years Lab experience in the Food/Beverage industry.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work alone on projects with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with Google Docs/Microsoft platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required chemistry and finished product quality checks promptly with a high degree of accuracy.
• Enter all test results into the RedZone platform.
• Prepare samples accurately for testing according to SOP.
• Set up and calibrate the Heuft x-ray machines.
• Calibrate pH meters, Brix Abbemat, Alcolyzer, Hanna auto TA titrator, and PFD/C-box.
• Operate OneVision seam analysis machine and generate reports for release.
• Perform TOA analysis on finished products.
• Assist in inspection of incoming products/materials - PQC program.
• Interpret data to support the production department.
• Recognize critical quality defects and shut down the production line when necessary.
• Alert leadership promptly to any quality issues.
• Follow escalation plan on off hours and weekends.
• Support the Batching department with prompt accurate results.
• Assist operators/line staff as needed.
• Understand hold and release procedures.
• Identify out of specification conditions that require product hold.
• Inspect finished goods for defects including cartons, trays, bullseye location, stretch wrap position, tensile strength.
• Collect and store retain samples.
• Verify all lot code information on finished product materials.
• Assist lab supervisor with consumable supply inventory.

Skills

Lab experience

Quality analysis

Data entry

Teamwork

Independent work

Google Docs/Microsoft platforms

Tools

RedZone platform

OneVision seam analysis

pH meters

Brix Abbemat

Alcolyzer

Hanna auto TA titrator

PFD/C-box

Red post to collect pasteurization data

Job description

Best Bev LLC in Waverly, NY is hiring a Quality Tech for a 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM shift. You will perform chemistry and quality checks, enter data into RedZone, and operate a range of testing equipment to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, generating reports, analyzing test results, and assisting production with quality decisions. This role requires 1–3 years in a food/beverage lab and the ability to lift 50 pounds, with overtime as needed.