Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

Finlays Solutions; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlays Solutions in Minden, NV is seeking a Quality Technician/QA role focused on implementing SOPs, GMPs, and quality controls at the plant level. You will ensure products meet established quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, supporting audits, and enforcing safety protocols while collaborating with cross-functional teams to sustain high-quality beverage production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Basic math, reading, writing and comprehension of English.
• Mechanical aptitude to assemble, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce SOPs and GMPs for Quality and facility operations.
• Maintain safety policies and ensure a safe work environment.
• Verify product, packaging, labeling, and identifications for accuracy.
• Support proactive safety and quality programs and corrective actions.
• Assist in external audits and documentation processes.
• Provide leadership by example and knowledge sharing on the floor.
• Adhere to Quality policies, SQF, and HACCP standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Math basics

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Scales

Ladders

Hand/tools

Job description

About Us

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

About Us

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Quality Supervisor, this position is responsible for implementing techniques, processes, and procedures at the plant level to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. Responsible for adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices, to ensure the production of safe quality products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Practice, teach and enforce the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for Quality
• Practice and enforce all Safety policies and procedures
• Monitor and verify accuracy of product, product packaging, product labeling and product identification/markings
• Support team member safety by promoting safe work practices, monitoring compliance with policies, and minimizing physical hazards to promote an overall safe work environment
• Adhere to, teach, and monitor quality programs
• Ensure process controls are met, all documentation is accurate and bring about corrective action as needed
• Assist in external audits and documentation
• Using quality SOP’s inspect all raw materials for accuracy, including juice tanker inspections which require safely climbing a tanker ladder
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate
• Help resolve quality issues on the production floor
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all Safety policies & procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for CPS
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all Quality policies and procedures including Safe Quality Food (SQF),

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Quality Points (HACQP).

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Comprehend basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights and measures, and efficient use of a calculator
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Possess mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to communicate both written and orally within the organization
• Ability to give positive suggestions to improve operations in the work center
• Team Oriented - being helpful, respectful, approachable, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment, is responsible, honest, loyal, interacts with others tactfully, resolves conflicts appropriately, and adapts to change
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Ability to work well under changing demands
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Must have good work ethics, be highly motivated, and be a hands‑on problem solver
• Ability to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies
• Requires accuracy, reliability, and attention to quality
• Successfully completes and attains passing score of the Blender Lead Test
• High school diploma or GED, and 2 years work experience in a manufacturing environment

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work additional hours, and tailor schedule appropriately, to support team goals and meet deadlines
• Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks
• Work environment sometimes involves exposure to inclement weather
• Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team‑assisted techniques to ensure safety

Work Environment

• Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols

Quality Statement

• Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two‑pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
• Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.

Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.

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