Quality Control Technician

Eagle Beverage & Accessory Products; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Beverage & Accessory Products is seeking a Food Production Quality Control Technician to perform quality control testing on finished goods and raw materials, and to manage bottling production batches. The role supports the manufacturing plan, maintains records, and upholds safe working conditions in a SQF-certified environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Food Science or Biological Science, and experience with HACCP/SQF.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Biological Science or similar.
• HACCP and SQF certifications or experience preferred.
• Advanced math and computer skills (ERP, Excel, Word).
• Works independently while communicating and coordinating with others.
• Problem solving and good judgment in choosing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and areas.
• Ensure correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
• Collect bottling production samples (first, middle & last units).
• Monitor raw materials/ingredients for continued quality and replacements.
• Ensure employees follow Food Safety, GMPs and SOPs.
• Monitor critical control points (CCP).
• Participate in finished goods hold/release system.
• Monitor, evaluate and report analytical results of products and raw materials.
• Complete and submit Production Reports after each shift.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and resolve quality issues.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Advanced math

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Biological Science or similar

Tools

ERP

Excel

Word

Netsuite

HACCP/HARPC

Job description

Food Production Quality Control Technician Job Description

Reports to:

Bottling Manager, Quality Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Eagle Beverage is a manufacturer of private label specialty beverage products. The company is looking for dynamic, energetic and committed Food Production Quality Control Technicians.

GENERAL SCOPE:

Responsible for performing Quality Control testing and management of finished goods, raw materials, and bottling production batches. This position also supports strategic manufacturing operations plan and objectives; maintains records; supports a safe and healthy work environment.

The Eagle Beverage team is a group of motivated individuals who are dedicated to serving our customers and having our products increase their global reach. Eagle Beverage is an SQF certified organization operating to meet the highest levels of food safety and security.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas as required.
• Ensure correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
• Collect bottling production samples (first, middle & last units).
• Monitor raw materials/ingredients for continued quality, identifying needed replacement products.
• Ensure employees are following all Food Safety and worker safety practices, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Monitor critical control points (CCP).
• Participate in finished goods hold/release system.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report analytical results of products and raw materials including altering out of compliance results.
• Complete and submit Production Reports accurately and completely at end of each shift.
• Assist in investing customer complaints and help resolve quality issues.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree required in Food Science/Biological Science or similar.
• HACCP and SQF certifications or experience preferred.
• Advanced math and computer skills (ERP, Excel, Word).
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Problem solving skills; exercises good judgment in determining best method and procedure to be followed.

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of experience in food production environment, manufacturing quality or other related field preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the same expertise.

I also understand the following software programs may be required during my tenure:

• Document Management for Food Safety Systems
• Sanitation Application
• HACCP/HARPC
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Netsuite