What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Refresco?
ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS - $500!
Starting pay: $18.50/hr
Essential functions
· QA Techs are responsible for ensuring adherence to food quality and food safety rules and regulations as required by the quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements
· Ensure all products being run conform to the product specifications as outlined in SAP by conducting analysis on raw deliveries, syrup batches, and treated water
· Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials (acceptable or not)
· Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed
· Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields, and eliminate out of specification or damaged product
· 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.
· Maintain laboratory cleanliness
· Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by senior support
Required Skills and Competencies
· Strong computer skills
· Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP, and PowerPoint
· Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, and results oriented
· Organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to change
Working Conditions:
· Physical- Most if not all days in this position require continuous standing or walking along with a requirement to lift, handle, or carry material of moderate weight
· Visual/ Sensory- This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time
· Work environment- Nature of work and environment are repetitive however tasks may vary day to day
· Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, and accuracy demands as well as similar stresses day to day.
These descriptions are generalized and do not cover all responsibilities and expectations of this position. Other tasks may be assigned by senior support as needed.