Quality Control Technician (3rd Shift)

Red Boot Beverage; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Red Boot Beverage in Des Moines, IA is seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Technician for the third shift (11:30 PM–7:00 AM). You will monitor, measure, and improve products and processes to ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, and customer specifications.

The role emphasizes data analysis, calibration oversight, and driving continuous improvement in a warehouse/manufacturing environment, with daily on-site work and strong collaboration with production teams.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent.
• Ability to learn laboratory and measuring/test equipment.
• Knowledge of statistics and using software to drive data analysis.
• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of fostering strong internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team to attain goals.
• Well-organized and skilled in time management, prioritization, scheduling, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors quality assurance policies and procedures regarding sampling, evaluation, and statistical analysis.
• Applies industry specifications and follows established procedures to inspect, test, and record production samples to drive performance insight.
• Interprets and analyzes data/metrics to identify opportunities for quality and process improvement in production facilities.
• Investigates non-conformance utilizing quality tools and techniques to determine root cause and establishes a corrective action plan.
• Facilitates the implementation of corrective actions by working closely with production.
• Ensures metrics fall within customer specifications and takes appropriate action as required.
• Champions and leads quality-related continuous improvement activities.
• Oversees calibration of inspection equipment and orders testing supplies.
• Meets GMP and SQF requirements; participates in safety meetings as required.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

GED or equivalent

Job description

On-site | Full-Time | U.S. Work Authorization Required

Position Summary

Responsible for monitoring, measuring, and improving products and associated processes while ensuring compliance with third party certification agencies.

Third Shift (11:30 PM - 7:00 AM)

Position Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Implements and monitors quality assurance policies and procedures regarding sampling, evaluation, and statistical analysis.
• Applies industry specifications and follows established procedures to inspect, test, and record production samples in a timely manner to drive performance insight.
• Interprets and analyzes data/metrics to identify opportunities for quality and process improvement in production facilities.
• Investigates non-conformance utilizing quality tools and techniques to determine the root cause and establishes a corrective action plan.
• Facilitates the implementation of corrective actions by working closely with production.
• Ensures metrics fall within customer specifications and takes appropriate action as required.
• Champions and leads quality-related continuous improvement activities.
• Oversees the calibration of inspection equipment and order required testing supplies.
• Meets all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements; participate (occasionally lead) in food safety meetings as required.
• Cultivates and promotes a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; participate in safety meetings as required.

Note

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

Required Qualifications

• GED or equivalent
• Ability to learn laboratory and measuring & test equipment
• Knowledge of statistics and using software to drive data analysis
• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of fostering strong internal and external relationships
• Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment to attain personal, team and company goals
• Well-organized and skilled in time management, prioritization, scheduling, and meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable of good manufacturing practices (GMP) preferred

Work Expectations

• This is a regular, full-time position with daily hours on site.
• The ability to be available for work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• Work is performed in a warehouse environment, manufacturing plant and occasionally outside in what may be adverse weather conditions.
• The work environment can involve exposure to heat, cold, humidity, moving machinery, extreme noise, visual strain, close quarters, fumes, odors, dust mists, and gases.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk andlisten.
• This position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing and operating machinery.
• The employee should be able to lift and/or move items up to up to 25+ pounds many times per day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Red Boot Beverage

At Red Boot Beverage, you’ll be part of a growing, quality-driven team that values hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to food safety and excellence. We offer a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts product quality and customer satisfaction. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills, take ownership of their role, and contribute to a culture that prioritizes safety, integrity, and doing things the right way every time.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.