Quality Tech

ADP, Inc.; Town of Waverly (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Bev, a full-service beverage contract manufacturer in Waverly, NY, seeks a Quality Tech to perform chemistry and finished-product quality checks with high accuracy. You will enter data in RedZone, prepare samples per SOP, calibrate instruments, and generate reports to support production and QA teams.

The role requires 1–3 years of lab experience in the food/beverage sector, ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years lab experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work alone on projects with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with Google Docs/Microsoft platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required chemistry and finished product quality checks promptly with a high degree of accuracy.
• Enter all test results into the RedZone platform.
• Prepare samples accurately for testing according to SOP.
• Set up and calibrate Heuft x-ray machines and various lab instruments.
• Operate pH meters, Brix Abbemat, Alcolyzer, TA titrator, and other testing equipment.
• Operate OneVision seam analysis machine and generate release reports.
• Inspect incoming products/materials as part of PQC program.
• Identify out-of-spec conditions and hold products as required.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to leadership and escalate when needed.
• Support batching and production teams with timely, accurate data.

Job description

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Quality Tech

RFT Waverly, NY, US

Best Bev is a full service beverage contract manufacturing company located in Waverly, NY. Our mission is to provide our customers with the most affordable co-packing amenities while maintaining the highest quality. Our wide range of equipment means no order is too small or too large.

Interested in an entrepreneurial work environment? Best Bev is the right fit for you! We take pride in providing our employees with upward growth opportunities and the chance to develop meaningful relationships within the Best Bev family to build a long-lasting career!

Best Bev offers competitive compensation and benefits to all our employees.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all required chemistry and finished product quality checks promptly with a high degree of accuracy.
• Accurately enter all test results into the RedZone platform
• Ability to prepare samples accurately for testing according to SOP.
• Ability to operate the Red post to collect pasteurization data and create reports.
• Ability to set up and calibrate the Heuft x-ray machines.
• Ability to calibrate pH meters, Brix Abbemat, Alcolyzer, Hanna auto TA titrator, and PFD/C-box.
• Ability to operate OneVision seam analysis machine and generate reports for release.
• Perform TOA analysis on finished products.
• Assist in the inspection of incoming products/materials - PQC program.
• Ability to accurately interpret data to support the production department.
• Ability to recognize critical quality defects and shut down the production line and escape when necessary.
• Alert leadership promptly to any quality issues that arise.
• Follow prescribed escalation plan on off hours and weekends to alert senior leadership of issues needing immediate attention.
• Support the Batching department with prompt accurate results.
• Assist operators/line support as needed.
• General understanding of the hold and release procedures.
• Ability to accurately identify out of specification conditions that require a product hold and follow hold procedures to isolate, and tag affected products.
• Inspect finished goods for defects including all cartons, trays, bullseye location, stretch wrap position, tensile strength, and any other quality checks prescribed by management.
• Collect and store retain samples according to the retain policy.
• Operate can coding equipment with exceptional accuracy and verify all lot code information at the prescribed frequency.
• Assist the production department in verifying all lot code information on finished product materials for each product produced. Tray codes, carton codes, stickers, etc.
• Assist lab supervisor on consumable supply inventory and reorder of all needed supplies for the department.
• Work in a timely fashion in a team environment.

Requirements:

• 1-3 Years Lab experience in the Food/Beverage industry.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Reliable Transportation
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work alone on projects with limited supervision
• Familiarity with Google Docs/Microsoft platforms