Specialist Quality Control

D; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with passion

Take ownership

Grow your way

Thrive in a global environment

Team success

Job summary

Döhler is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses of beverage components and blends. You will document results and ensure quality and food safety standards are met throughout production.

Responsibilities include calibrations, physical/chemical analyses, sensory testing, line inspections, and batch adjustments to maintain specifications. Collaboration with production and sanitation teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in science-related field required.
• 2+ years’ experience in laboratory environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify lab equipment calibrations daily or weekly.
• Conduct physical and chemical analyses (brix, moisture, acidity, pH) on beverages and raw materials.
• Perform sensory analysis on bulks and finished product.
• Perform quality inspections on filling lines and packaging.
• Verify sanitation through inspections and ATP swabbing.
• Make batch adjustments to bring products back into specification when needed.
• Place product on hold if quality or safety standards are not met and communicate with stakeholders.
• Maintain and clean the lab; restock supplies.
• Support investigations of customer complaints as needed.
• Collect and send samples for customer requests and third-party testing.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, HACCP, and safety standards.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

SOP adherence

Integrity & accuracy

HACCP knowledge

Education

Associates degree in science-related field

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

Tools

SAP (ERP)

Job description

• Job Function: Operations: Production, Quality, EHS & Engineering
• Entry Level: Professionals

Company Description

We are a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and life science & nutrition industry. We are all about mastering sensory experience and nutritional performance.

We offer exceptional opportunities for passionate people who want to shape the future of nutrition in an entrepreneurial and impact-driven environment. Here, you have the freedom to take ownership and to thrive both professionally and personally. Be part of a highly committed team with a clear purpose: at Döhler, smart ideas have a way of becoming great products.

Together, we bring ideas to life.

Job Description

The Quality Control Lab Technician is responsible for chemical, physical and/or microbiological analysis of beverage components and blends. Duties include preparing documentation and performing testing and analysis of samples to ensure quality and food safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Verify that lab equipment is functioning properly by performing and documenting calibrations on a daily or weekly basis depending on equipment


• Conduct physical and chemical analysis such as brix, moisture, acidity, pH, etc of beverages, syrups, flavors and raw materials throughout the entire production process


• Perform sensory analysis on all bulks and finished product throughout the shift


• Conduct filling line quality inspections on the production floor which includes temperature checks, torques, weights and packaging checks


• Verify effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation procedures by performing pre and post-operational inspections of production equipment as well as perform ATP swabbing


• Ability to confidently make batch adjustments when a product is out of specification such as adding acid or base to a sample


• Responsible for placing product on hold when it does not meet quality and/or food safety specifications and communicating to appropriate parties


• Upkeep of laboratory to include daily cleaning of benchtops and equipment and restocking of supplies


• Support investigations of customer complaint issues as needed


• Collecting and sending customers production samples per their requests


• Collecting and sending samples required for third party testing


• Responsible to adhere to as well as implement and enforce internal standards concerning hygiene, HACCP, food/quality and job safety


• Work and communicate closely with production personnel


• Maintain an organized, clean, safe & health-conscious work environment


• Ability to enter and maintain information in ERP (SAP) system


• Maintain and complete batch records for all products


• Maintaining upkeep and organization of retain area

Qualifications

Your Profile:

Associates degree in science-related field

2+ years’ experience in laboratory environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

Food and beverage experience a plus

SAP Knowledge

What We Offer:

• Work withpassion:We create an environment where passion meets profession. Meaningful work and positive energy inspire people to give their best and make lasting contribution to our shared success.


• Take ownership:We empower you to take ownership and share your ideas. Whatever your role, you have the opportunity to show initiative and make an impact.


• Grow yourway:With flexibledevelopmentopportunitiesacross departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover newstrengthsand actively shape your career path.


• Thrive in a global environment:Join an international team bringing together multiplecultures,languagesand perspectives to sparknew ideasand inspiration.Through global collaboration, you expand your horizon both professionally and personally.


• The team always wins:We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team playlead to shared success.

EqualOpportunities for All

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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