Aseptic QA Line Tech - Days

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 product quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure products produced at the Hendersonville plant meet or exceed food safety & food quality requirements, as well as customer expectations.

Shift : 6am-6pm; This is a 12-hour, 2-2-3 position (On for 2 days, Off for 2 days, On for 3 days)

Pay : $26 per hour, increases to $27.00 per hour when hired on.

Primary 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.

Use sensory analysis (flavor, odor, visual) to ensure that products meet specific characteristics at blending and finished good sections. Along with any other necessary testing needs that may arise.

Supports bulk and raw material sampling, testing, and release as needed. Additional testing includes : sensory, pH, viscosity, Brix, Acid.

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

Accurately maintains records and documents testing information and results in real time in compliance with procedures and regulations. Reviews test data and performs release of finished good products according to procedure.

Identifies, and communicates issues regarding aseptic production matters.

Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

Document and provide support for investigations pertaining to quality issues requiring resolution. Documentation includes : OOS, NCR, and Deviations

Support product and package analysis on the Aseptic Line Demonstrates ability to support production lines by answering quality related questions and ensuring that the department is meeting the required quality standards

Executes routine Laboratory work and microbial testing of finished goods, bulk, and raw materials for compliance to identified organisms of interest under FDA, SQF and other relevant regulatory

Respond to Food Safety and Quality incidents, review, and verify Critical Control Points and execute the environmental monitoring program

Assist in sampling, placing items on QA hold, physically & electronically in QAD, evaluating and IDing holds for proper disposition.

In coordination with the Quality Assurance and / or Production Manager, discard or reject materials not meeting specifications or other requirements

Assist in performing calibration and logging results of all lab and floor instrumentation when requested.

Provide additional QA presence 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

Follow safe work practices and is proactive in implementing safety and housekeeping improvements.

All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualification

1 to 3 years relevant 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

Computer literate

Detail-oriented and able to multi-task

Three months of manufacturing experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the food / beverage industry or GMP environment

Experience with microbiology lab techniques

Credibility and Integrity

Build and maintain professional relationships

Associate s degree or higher in general science, food science, microbiology or a related field