Quality Technician

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Legal Benefits

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to oversee daily quality operations and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food or beverage industry and possess a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field. Proficiency in SAP and strong analytical skills are essential.

The position includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive salary of $24.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry.
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification ideal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day quality operations.
• Ensure all products comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on materials.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Problem-solving

Organized and detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science or related discipline

Tools

Excel

SAP

Word

Power Point

Job description

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 on of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top pf our game. Weare 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?

Contractual hourly wage rate is $24.25.

The Quality Assurance Technician

is responsible for overseeing the day to day quality operations including the implementation and monitoring of quality, sanitation and batching systems to facilitate compliance with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

• 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.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
• Ensure all products being run conform to the product specifications as outlined in SAP system, and conduct analysis on raw deliveries, syrup batches and treated water.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Startup lines in an accurate and timely manner through pre-confirming flavor to be run, carbo-trol/flow mix settings and product parameters.
• Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable.
• Complete flavor changes in an accurate and timely manner through pre-confirming flavor to be run, carbo-trol/flow mix settings and product parameters.
• 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 and seaming checks.
• Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation, cleanliness and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
• Utilize free time by assisting other technicians or production personnel, filing, preparing reagents, photocopying audit sheets, checking held products, emptying reference samples, reading micro plates, checking inventory supplies and overseeing repacks.
• Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by Lead Hand or Management.
• When more than one shift is operating, communicate with the technician coming on shift of any issues which may affect product or scheduling as well as cleaning all equipment and benches used for your line. Mop the floor if not already completed. Wait for your replacement before leaving the laboratory. If your replacement is late, inform lead hand on shift or contact the QA Manager.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Quality or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification ideal

Working Conditions

• Physical-Continuously standing, walking, and lifting of 50 lbs. Must be able to climb 8 foot ladder and portable work platforms.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

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

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) savings plan