Quality Assurance Technician

Treasury Wine Estates; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Wine Perks & Discounts

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Work Options

Job summary

Treasury Wine Estates is seeking a quality-focused professional to join our laboratory, QA and packaging teams in Sonoma. The role covers routine QC inspections, packaging audits, and adherence to ISO/FSSC/GMP standards within a fast-paced wine production environment.

Responsibilities include lab analyses of wines and production samples, supporting audits, and ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance across packaging and product lots.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in wine production, beverage manufacturing, food manufacturing, laboratory operations, packaging, quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with HS&E policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Wine production

Beverage manufacturing

Food manufacturing

Laboratory operations

Packaging

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related scientific discipline

Associate’s Degree in a scientific discipline with relevant experience

Tools

MyQI

Tillit

Labworks LIMS

JDE

Job description

About Us

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest wine companies, and we are proud of our portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage, rich quality, and a reputation for excellence across the globe. At TWE, we are led everyday by our purpose, Boldly Cultivating.

We are boldly cultivating value through our brands, wine, people & environment for enriched and joyful communities. At TWE we cultivate our teams to be their very best. And in turn, our people push us to make bigger and bolder decisions. Our focus on Boldly Cultivating unites us as a global team and fuels our vision to become the world’s most desirable luxury wine company - known for the experiences we create for our consumers, customers, partners, suppliers and our people. Learn more about ourpeople promise and our renownedportfolio of global brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with all company HS&E Policies Support and maintain compliance with all ISO FSSC 22000 FSQM TTB and regulatory requirements


• Implement and maintain compliance with the food safety and quality management system by reporting food safety hazards and quality problems

Quality Assurance & Packaging Quality

• Perform routine bottling line quality inspections and packaging audits.


• Conduct line release validations and pre-operational inspections


• Verify packaging components meet specifications


• Evaluate packaging defects and investigations


• Conduct incoming packaging material inspections and support supplier quality investigations


• Support product hold, release, and disposition activities


• Maintain traceability records and support track-and-trace exercises and product investigations

Laboratory & Analytical Testing

• Perform chemical analyses of wines, juices, and production samples


• Conduct microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification activities


• Maintain laboratory equipment


• Maintain laboratory records


• Support bench trials, packaging validation trials, and product evaluations

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with:


• FSSC-ISO 22000


• HACCP


• FSQM


• GMPs


• TTB


• Export requirements


• Participate in food safety and quality audits


• Conduct GMP, sanitation, and operational compliance inspections


• Identify and report food safety, quality, and regulatory risks

Digital Quality Systems

• Utilize company quality systems to document inspections, incidents, investigations, and corrective actions


• Support administration and use of:


• MyQI


• Tillit


• Labworks LIMS


• JDE


• Maintain electronic quality records and data integrity requirements


• Quality reporting and KPI tracking

Continuous Improvement & Technical Support

• Participate in root cause investigations and quality incident reviews


• Support continuous improvement projects ]


• Statistical data collection, trend analysis, and performance reporting


• Collaborate with Operations, Packaging, Maintenance, and Winemaking teams to resolve quality issues


• Support implementation and validation of new packaging materials, processes, and technologies

Supplier & Packaging Technical Services Support

• Assist with supplier quality investigations


• Support validation and qualification of new packaging components


• Participate in closure, glass, label, and packaging performance evaluations


• Support sustainability initiatives involving packaging and material changes

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in related scientific discipline ORAssociate’s Degree in a scientific discipline with relevant experience


• 1-3 years experience in:Wine production,Beverage manufacturing, Food manufacturing,Laboratory operations, Packaging,Quality assurance


• Ability to lift 50 pounds.


• Ability to wear required PPE.


• Occasional overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts as required

Why you'll love it here

Our culture is built on bringing our whole selves, being courageous and delivering together - it’s our DNA and the heart of who we are at TWE. We prioritize your growth with access to global career opportunities and structured programs designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development. Learn more about our benefits and culturehere.

Benefits depend on your work category and may include

• Paid Time Off:Competitive vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays. Plus, a "TWE4ME Day" - a day to spend however you choose!


• Paid Parental & Caregiver Leave:Generous time off for life’s big moments.


• Volunteer Days:Get paid to give back-2 full days each year!


• Flexible Work Options:Find your flex-hybrid and custom schedules available for certain roles.


• Wellbeing First:Medical, dental, vision, free mental health support, and an award-winning wellness program.


• 401(k) withCompany Match:100% vested from day one. Regular Full and Part-Time employees are eligible after 60 days of employment.


• Paid Time Off:Competitive vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.


• Wine Perks & Discounts:Enjoy exclusive employee pricing on the world’s best wines, plus receive a generous product allowance.


• Recognition & Rewards:Celebrate wins and earn fun rewards.

It takes all varietals

Just like the wide range and variety of brands in our wine portfolio, TWE embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference number.

The anticipated base compensation for this position is $24.04 to $26 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and market considerations. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation, bonuses, commissions, and/or a comprehensive benefits package, as applicable. The compensation range listed reflects a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position at the time of posting. Treasury reserves the right to modify compensation ranges, incentive plans, and benefits at any time, subject to applicable law.