What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Harvest Hill Beverage Company?
Company: Harvest Hill Beverage Company
Position: Lab Technician
Location: Verona, PA
Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor
About Harvest Hill:
Harvest Hill Beverage Company is one of the nation’s largest independent branded beverage producers, delivering consistent annual revenue growth, with sales of just under $1 billion. The company was formed in June 2014 with the acquisition of Juicy Juice, and further expanded with 3 subsequent acquisitions which were consolidated into one company in May 2017. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes Juicy Juice®, SunnyD®, Veryfine®, Fruit2O®, Little HUG®, Daily’s Cocktails®, and Nutrament®. We manufacture, market, and distribute across multi-channels including Grocery, Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs, Convenience, Foodservice, and Liquor Distributors.
Harvest Hill is headquartered in Stamford, CT with a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. We employ over 1,000 employees in the United States and are owned by private equity firm, Brynwood Partners. For more information, visit harvesthill.com
POSITION SUMMARY
The Quality Technician will assure consistent quality of production by enforcing quality and manufacturing standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures all products are produced per ABC's food safety and quality standards.
- Monitors the production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with established specifications including brix, pH, color, weight, etc.
- Evaluates all finished products regarding ingredient content, color, package fill, finished weights, seal integrity, code date legibility, and other routine testing as required.
- Accurately performs and documents all testing. Testing may include inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in process products, and finished goods.
- Collect and prepare samples for shipment to outside lab for analysis.
- Identifies and communicates all out-of-compliance situations and product standards to production employees and Production/QA Supervisors. Places out-of-compliance raw material and finished product on hold.
- Obtains samples for bacteria plating and daily quality checks as needed.
- Maintains all laboratory and testing equipment and performs calibrations per schedule.
- Performs environmental testing of air, water, and bacteria according to schedules.
- Performs additional duties as directed by the QA Supervisor.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Experience: 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age in order to perform sensory analysis on alcohol.
Salary : $18
