Quality Lead - Night Shift

REFRESCO; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a QA Technician to uphold quality and safety standards across the warehouse and production areas. You will monitor microbiology programs, perform tests, and ensure all lab activities align with GMP and Safe Quality Food requirements.

The role involves preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and collaborating across departments to maximize product quality and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Adhere to GMP, PPE, and health and safety policies.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and calibrate equipment.
• Perform QA testing per SOPs and QA standards.
• Conduct microbiology programs and water treatment monitoring.
• Prepare product samples and document results.

Responsibilities

• Test products and determine disposition.
• Monitor microbiology program and in-process quality.
• Ensure accurate test results and calibration of lab equipment.
• Conduct routine checks on production line as needed.
• Prepare and send product samples as required.
• Send water samples to 3rd party lab quarterly/annually.
• Complete QA SOP documentation and training as needed.

Skills

Quality control

GMP compliance

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe boots and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
• Perform all duties in the QA Technician job description as needed
• Monitor and maintain microbiology program, in process quality, lab testing and equipment, water treatment system in accordance with the requirements of the production schedule.
• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation, cleanliness and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times within Good Laboratory Practice.
• Conduct routine checks on production line as needed and act as initial Quality point of contact.
• Test products on hold and determine disposition.
• Assist seam evaluations with OEM vendors as needed.
• Prepare and send product samples as required.
• Send water samples to 3rd party laboratory quarterly and annually.
• Conduct or carry out training as required to maintain and optimize performance or increase cross-function ability between departments. Conduct verification inspections of employee tasks or reports as needed to ensure product quality.
• Execute job according to QA standards and testing requirements in order to maximize process and minimize non-conformance.
• Assign work delegation as directed by Management.
• Must accurately complete all associated documents as per QA SOP Manual.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.