Quality Tech, 3rd Shift

REFRESCO; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance technician for night shift. You will adhere to GMPs, perform analytical tests on materials, and ensure finished products meet customer specifications. The role requires careful documentation and strict adherence to safety standards.

The position offers a fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunities to contribute to quality improvements and maintain product integrity across production lines.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and wear PPE in warehouse/production areas.
• Ensure products conform to customer specifications in SAP.
• Perform analytical tests on raw materials and finished batches.
• Maintain accurate records of tests and retests; complete required reports on time.
• Conduct audits to monitor finished product and packaging integrity.
• Report out-of-spec results to leadership and stop questionable production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Clear communication

Adaptability

Integrity

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Excel

Calipers

Micrometers

SQF

Job description

Lakeland
2090 Bartow Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801, USA

Shift: Nightshift (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Continental / Block Schedule)

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

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

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. 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 would YOU put 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, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Ensure all products conform to the customer specifications as outlined in SAP system.
• Perform analysis on raw materials, finished batches, treated water and/or any other programmed outlines by the department.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
• Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product and packaging integrity.
• Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by performing secure seal, closure torque, can seam checks, and/or any other requirements required by the customer or the company.
• Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the management team.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Perform analytical tests required to qualify ingredient batches for production.
• Perform production line checks at specified intervals.
• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Report all out of specification results to designated leadership.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Exposure to using measurement tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM machines) preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• High level of precision and accuracy in inspection and testing processes.
• Familiarity with SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Able to read and understand metric system.
• Food or beverage laboratory experience preferred.
• Technical: Skilled in maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections and tests
• Integrity: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in all quality assurance activities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production environments and requirements.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication with production staff and management

Education and Experience

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• In plants co-packaging alcoholic beverages, must be at least 21 years old.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold (laboratory is temperature controlled). The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements

• 0% travel anticipated.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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EEOC Statement

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