Technician, QA/QC

Lassonde; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits program

Job summary

Lassonde in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Quality Line Tech to perform standard QA checks on juice and beverage products, conduct analytical tests (pH, TA, °Brix, color, labeling) and record results. You will support sanitation, calibration, and line clearance at shift start and during flavor/label changes.

This role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work independently while communicating clearly with team members.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to learn analytical & lab responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Three months of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized analytical tests on juice, drinks, waters, teas, and concentrates, including pH, TA, vitamin C, °Brix, color, clarity, and turbidity, to ensure compliance with specifications; record results on QA paperwork.
• Use sensory analysis (flavor, odor, visual) to ensure products meet characteristics.
• Perform pre-operational verifications and line clearance at shift start and during changes.
• Carry out and document hourly quality line checks analytical, labeling, and packaging.
• Measure, test and weigh bottles and cans; verify labels, dates, pasteurizer parameters, and capping integrity.
• Notify supervisor of quality problems and assist in corrective actions.

Skills

Quality testing

QA documentation

Sensory analysis

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in science or related field

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

SIGN-ON BONUS!

This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus

Want to learn how to make juice?Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a USLeader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Line Tech reports to the QA Supervisor and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for conducting quality line checks to ensure products produced at the Hendersonville plant meet or exceed food safety & food quality requirements, as well as customer expectations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct standardized analytical tests on juice, drinks, waters, teas, and concentrates, including pH, Titratable Acid (TA), vitamin C, °Brix, color, clarity, and turbidity, to ensure compliance with specifications; record results as applicable on QA paperwork
• Use sensory analysis (flavor, odor, visual) to ensure that products meet specific characteristics
• Perform pre-operational verifications and line clearance at the start of the shift and at flavor/label changes.
• Carry out and document hourly quality line checks analytical, labeling, and packaging
• Measure, test and weigh bottles and cans, confirm use of the proper label and can, review date codes on primary and secondary packaging, verify pasteurizerparameters, and verify capping integrity.
• Notify the supervisor and other personnel of quality and production problems, stopping the production line as necessary, and assist in the identification (e.g., via QA hold program) and correction of these problems
• Assist in placing items on QA hold, electronically in QAD, tagging, and logging as appropriate.
• Assist in sampling and evaluating holds for identification of proper disposition
• In coordination with the Quality Assurance and/or Production Manager, discard or rejectmaterials not meeting specifications or other requirements
• Assist in performing calibration and logging results of all lab and floor instrumentation when requested.
• Assist production and blending with performing testing when needed to support production
• Provide additional QA presence in the plant, randomly check for quality, aiding in problem-solving and special project management (e.g., rework operations, downtime activities, etc.)
• As part of QA presence in the plant, make observations and corrections related to SQF, GMP, regulatory, quality, sanitation, and employee safety concerns
• Participate in employee training program
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualification

• 1 to 3 years experience
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to learn analytical & lab related responsibilities
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Three months of manufacturing experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry or GMP environment
• Credibility and Integrity
• Build and maintain professional relationships
• Associate degree or higher in general science, food science, or a related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing up to 50lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.