Plant Quality Technician

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Town of Texas, Lancaster (WI, Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Quality Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a dedicated team to maintain compliance and improve processes. With a focus on personal growth and development, you'll be empowered to make impactful contributions while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits. If you're passionate about quality assurance and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform laboratory tests and calibrate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Conduct testing and document results accurately.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving quality issues.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Quality Control

Laboratory Testing

Chemical Handling

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want:

• To work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• To develop lasting relationships with great people.
• To have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Plant Quality Technician

Responsible for executing corporate and plant-specific Food Safety, Quality, and Laboratory requirements. The QA Technician reports to the QA Manager. In the absence of the Quality Assurance Technician, the QA Manager or designate will assume the job duties.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
• Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
• Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
• Collect in-process and finished product samples.
• Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure it meets specifications.
• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
• Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
• Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.
• Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
• Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Review food safety and quality records.
• Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)
• Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 Years - Experience in Position
• 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (days or nights) on a rotating schedule.
• Must follow GMP Policy - wear company-issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs, and hairnet in production areas.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work under pressure in a very fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years - Experience working in Position
• 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Core Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: HACCP

Foreign Language

• Required: Full Professional Proficiency
• Preferred: None Required

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable laws.

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Niagara Plant Name: LANCASTER