Plant Quality Technician

niagarawater; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara is seeking a Plant Quality Technician to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards across the plant. The role reports to the QA Manager and supports calibration, sampling, and testing to meet specifications.

Qualifications include a high school diploma; an Associate's degree is preferred. HACCP certification is favored, and English literacy is required for clear documentation and communication. The position involves 12-hour rotating shifts and GMP adherence.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Minimum high school education required with preference for further studies.
• HACCP is a preferred certification (see education).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to.
• 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 meet specs.
• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
• Review food safety and quality records and participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety).

Skills

English proficiency

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.

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.

Develop lasting relationships with great people.

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 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 shift (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

Competencies

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

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$23.52 - $31.16 / Hourly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an