Quality Control Technician

Eagle Beverage & Accessory Products, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Beverage is seeking a Food Production Quality Control Technician to perform QC testing on finished goods, raw materials, and bottling batches, ensuring compliance with HACCP and SQF standards. This role supports manufacturing operations and maintains accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

The incumbent will monitor CCPs, collect samples, verify recipes, assist in investigations of customer complaints, and help uphold food safety and worker safety practices across the facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and areas.
• Ensure correct recipe guidelines are met during processing.
• Collect bottling samples (first, middle, last units).
• Monitor raw materials/ingredients for continued quality and replacements.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and worker safety practices, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Monitor critical control points (CCP) and finished goods holds/releases.
• Record and report analytical results and investigate issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Biological Science

Tools

ERP

Excel

Word

Netsuite

Job description

Food Production Quality Control Technician

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 investigating 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.

I also understand the following software programs may be required during my tenure: Document Management for Food Safety SystemsSanitation ApplicationHACCP/HARPCMicrosoft Office SuiteNetsuite

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.