QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN - PNBB

Beverage Distribution Center, Inc.; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K with employer match

Paid sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Beverage Distribution Center, Inc. is seeking a QC Technician to perform testing, inspection, and material preparation to ensure all raw materials and finished beverages meet company standards and franchisor specifications under the Food Safety Management System.

The role supports QA and product quality across incoming materials, syrups, and finished goods, with training of operators and adherence to GMPs. Flexible shifts include day and night coverage; excellent benefits apply.

Qualifications

• QC lab experience required.
• Familiarity with GMPs, Food Safety and Food Defense policies.

Responsibilities

• Test all incoming raw materials to ensure they meet specifications.
• Receive and store raw materials and conduct periodic inventory counts.
• Blend batches of beverage according to production schedule and FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Test all finished syrup batches and production runs for specifications.
• Operate and monitor blenders and adjust parameters for quality concerns.
• Inspect finished goods for defects and escalate nonconformances.
• Keep lab, syrup room and support areas clean and organized.
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures and train new operators.

Skills

Quality control

Testing

Laboratory

Job description

Position Summary

Performs duties related to the testing, inspection, and preparation of all raw materials and products in order to ensure they conform to company standards, meet the specifications of the franchising companies, and are in compliance with PCNBB's Food Safety Management System using equipment and skills necessary to accomplish such tasks with a minimum amount of supervision.

Scope

The QC Technician must perform quality control, quality assurance, and product support functions as defined by the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing on all incoming raw materials to make sure they meet specifications.
• Receive and put away all raw materials and conduct inventory counts periodically.
• Blend batches of beverage according to production schedule and beverage formulations and procedures being careful to follow FIFO and FEFO practices where required.
• Perform testing on all completed batches of syrup as required.
• Operate and monitor blenders on production lines and adjust parameters accordingly to address any quality concerns.
• Perform testing on all production runs to make sure they adhere to all specifications.
• Inspect all finished goods for defects.
• Escalate any nonconformances or out of spec product appropriately.
• Keep lab, syrup room, and support areas clean.
• Perform start up and shut down procedures.
• Follow all GMPs, Food Safety, and Food Defense policies properly and set the standard for the rest of the plant.
• Train new operators as needed.
• Any other assigned duties including cleaning and line relief if required.

Shift

1st, 2nd, 3rd, Day Flex, Night Flex

This role requires flexibility. The more flexible for schedule, the more we are able to work with the needs of the team

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, walking, standing and/or climbing stairs
• Attendance records must be in good standing as determined by the Quality Manager.
• Must pass the Quality Control Lab Technician Minimum Qualifications Test.

We offer a competitive rate of $30.50 per hour.. Excellent benefits which include medical, dental and vision. Eligibility in benefit plans begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Six (6) days of sick leave; two (2) weeks of vacation accrued throughout the year; nine (9) Company Paid Holidays and a 401K Plan with employer match.

EOE without regard to race, color, religion, creed, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, marital status, VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.