Quality Tech, Nightshift

Refresco; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support production and quality labs on the night shift. You will perform chemical and physical analyses, verify product specs in SAP, and ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, and food safety standards.

You will maintain accurate test records, support audits, and collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Proficient with Excel, Word; SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM) preferred.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and adaptability.
• Knowledge of SQF, SAP, Six Sigma, GMP standards and food safety regulations.
• Understanding of food safety requirements and ability to read metric measurements.
• Food/beverage laboratory experience preferred.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate testing records and documentation.
• Commitment to high ethical standards in QA activities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and wear PPE in production areas.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications in SAP.
• Perform chemical and physical analyses on materials and finished products.
• Maintain accurate test records and complete reports promptly.
• Conduct line checks and verify equipment calibration and performance.
• Escalate any food safety concerns to management.
• Support audits and complete special QA projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

SAP

SQF knowledge

GMP compliance

Food safety

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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

EEOC Statement

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 prot

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