What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine Technician position at Actalent?
Description:
• Operates laboratory instruments such as auto titrators, infrared analyzers, and density meters following standard operating procedures and protocols
• Performs chemical analysis of grapes, juice, fermenters, and wine following standard operating procedures and protocols
• Performs data entry using various types of applications
• Samples and analyzes wine/juice in tanks
• Maintains ISO 9001 compliance within the lab
• Continuously audits analytical data
• Maintains a strong customer service relationship with our internal customers
• Performs physical, analytical, and microbial testing as well as sensory evaluation as per the written SOP’s.
• Perform process and verification checks throughout the production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing functions of the company.
• Perform sanitation audits, pre-operation inspections and conducts ATP’s.
• Perform environmental testing using sterile technique.
• Assists the line technicians as required.
• Assists in the Sample Retain Program.
• Assists in raw material, packaging, and finished product Hold & Release Program.
• Prepares production line QA Stations and calibrates equipment for processing as needed.
• Generates departmental reports and consolidate QA audit reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of QA activities and USDA pre-shipment records.
• Adheres to company attendance and punctuality policy.
• Must understand company and customer specifications and ensure proper documentation.
• Employee shall also be trained but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, CCP and Safety.
• Other additional duties as assigned by QA Supervisor/Manager.
Skills:
HACCP, GMP, SQF, QA, Quality, Assurance, Quality assurance, Quality control, Inspection, FDA, Sop, Batch record, Food manufacturing, Food safety, Food quality, Quality check, Laboratory, Document control, Food science, Qc, Quality inspection
Top Skills Details:
HACCP, GMP, SQF, Quality Assurance, Quality assurance, Quality control, Inspection, FDA, Sop, Batch record, Food manufacturing, Food safety
Education and Qualifications:
Degree experience in Food, Microbio, or Chemistry related sciences (Bachelors)
If no degree then Food QC/QA industry experience required
Required Skills, Knowledge or abilities:
• Knowledge of food safety principles
• Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment
• High level of organizational skills
• Statistical analysis skills
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail
• Data entry and interpretation, database maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication skills/fluent reading and writing skills in English
Physical Requirements
Work is normally performed on the production floor occasional work in the warehouse/production environment (with temperature as low as 0-degree F). Noise level in the production area may require use of hearing protection. Requires standing for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, frequent lifting of material up to 50 pounds and frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing and pulling.
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid Udemy Courses
PTO
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $20 - $24
