Quality Apprenticeship: Lab & Batch QA in Beverage

DrinkPAK, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% PPO medical, dental, and vision

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match program

Job summary

DrinkPAK, LLC seeks candidates for the Quality Apprenticeship Program at our Fort Worth, Texas facility. You will learn Quality functions across Batch Room, Laboratory Analysis and Packaged Quality while contributing to product integrity and safety.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, data interpretation, and GMP/SQF alignment. Progress is competency-based with regular check-ins to support development goals and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and WHS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control tasks in batching, lab and packaged quality.
• Perform sampling and testing of bulk ingredients.
• Conduct lot number and item verifications of batch kits to ensure accuracy.
• Accurately document quality data in a timely manner.
• Calibrate lab equipment such as pH meters, automatic titrators, DMAs, and refractometers.
• Collect and analyze in-process product samples to verify parameters meet specifications.
• Analyze data to identify trends or risks to product integrity or safety.
• Support with seam inspections and pasteurization validation (data logger analysis).
• Conduct sanitation verification using ATP swabbing to ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
• Perform packaging quality checks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Batching, and other departments to ensure seamless quality operations.
• Adhere to escalation procedures and implement reaction plans as necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality standards and contribute to a strong Quality Culture.
• Support the implementation of quality and food safety procedures under the guidance of the Quality Supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Multitasking

Education

Completed coursework in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related scientific field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

WHS systems

Job description

DrinkPAK, LLC seeks candidates for the Quality Apprenticeship Program at our Fort Worth, Texas facility. You will learn Quality functions across Batch Room, Laboratory Analysis and Packaged Quality while contributing to product integrity and safety.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, data interpretation, and GMP/SQF alignment. Progress is competency-based with regular check-ins to support development goals and cross-department collaboration.