Quality Technician

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh; Concord Township (PA); On-site; USD 29,742 - 39,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh in Concord Township, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Lab Technician and Batcher Technician responsible for batching and testing soft drinks while ensuring full quality control compliance. This role involves various tasks such as chemical analysis, microbiological testing, and maintaining equipment cleanliness.

The ideal candidates should have a BS/BA in a scientific field, preferably Microbiology, and understand GMP and Lab Safety standards. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• Experience with soft drinks preferred.
• At least one college level course in Microbiology required.
• Understanding of GMP and Lab Safety methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct batching and testing of soft drinks.
• Perform chemical analysis and microbiological testing.
• Assist and train other lab techs on operational problems.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with GMP guidelines.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

GMP understanding

Basic computer skills

Education

BS/BA in a scientific field

High school standard of education

Job description

$21.59-$28.79 Per Hour

Position Overview

The role is responsible for batching and testing soft drinks; ensuring full quality control compliance within specifications. Specifically the role will involve the chemical analysis of soft drinks (HPLC, filtration, and distillation), microbiological testing (plate make up, aseptic techniques), calibration of equipment, effluent / water sampling and documentation control.

LAB TECH

• Perform required tests in SPC data system at the standard frequency including CO2, brix, TA, air, codes, dew point, taste, odor, appearance, contents, sodium, etc.
• Perform control drinks test as needed.
• Perform can seam check at required frequency.
• Perform weekly full round net content of filler.
• Perform product changeovers at filler.
• Valve troubleshooting and rebuilding.
• Assist, train and mentor other lab techs with operational problems such as syrup issues, lab testing, CIP, micros, filler changeovers to improve effectiveness.
• Assist as needed in production report filing, updating formulas, vendor information or any other lab related documents.
• Verify and oversee water room testing and PM work as needed to insure compliance.
• Verify that all production schedules are current and communicated to all departments.
• Be SQF ready at all times by completing tours and following up on any issues.
• Assist QA Manager and/or Supervisor as needed.
• Maintain communication with production regarding schedules and changes, syrup batch issues, etc.
• Correct batch as needed according to the control drink results.
• Ensure syrup tanks and High Shear mixer are CIP and have been verified clean by performing Taste, Odor, and Appearance testing.
• Ensure every tank has been 7-stepped CIP at least once per week and before batching sensitive products. Maintain use of Chart Recorder.
• Ensure that empty bags and containers are properly discarded.
• Follow all GMP guidelines at all times.
• Keep work area clean and organized, keeping overhead door closed when not bringing in materials.
• Ensure caps, gaskets, clamps, etc are kept clean and dry.
• Ensure tanks are capped off and doors are closed after CIP.
• Back up for this position is another trained lab tech.
• Must have an understanding of SQF, responsible for Food, Safety/Food Quality and to notify a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.

BATCHER TECHNICIAN

• Responsible for accurately following batch instruction sheets, dispensing and weighing dry ingredient weight and lot numbers.
• Batch syrup using correct formulation and mixing instructions.
• Physically lift ingredient bags up to 50 lbs and manually open 1 to 5 gallon pails and jugs.
• Must have computer skills for requesting bulk ingredients through HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Operate cleaning in place (CIP) system and use transfer cleaning chemicals.
• Review daily production schedules to coordinate what product to run.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the batching and sugar rooms.
• Ensure all Safety Standard (Company or Regulatory) are met at all times.
• Ensure all Company Good Manufacturing Standards are met at all times.

Working Conditions

Will work regularly around moving mechanical parts and equipment. Plant is very clean and is a safe environment. Regularly exposed to wet floors, humid conditions, cold conditions, and caustic chemicals. Noise level requires hearing protection. Will occasionally lift up to 75 pounds during shift. Work requires walking, standing, use of hands and fingers, handling objects, tools, controls, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell/taste. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus.

Position Requirements

• Soft drinks experience preferred.
• High school standard of education.
• BS/BA in a scientific field, preferably Microbiology, with at least 1 college level course in Microbiology.
• Understanding of GMP and Lab Safety, Standard Methods and processes.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.