QC Tech

Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, the # 1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, is seeking to add a QC Technician to our QC Team.

Position Overview:
The QC Technician is responsible for identifying and isolating defective products by performing quality control checks at various stages of production and tracking the root causes of issues. This role also provides support to the Wine Lab as needed. Working under minimal supervision, the QC Technician Lead collaborates with the Production, Winemaking, Maintenance, and Lab teams to ensure quality standards are met across all production-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform QC checks during production, ensuring wine and final products meet client specifications.
• Conduct testing for Free/Total SO2, Alcohol, Density, and other parameters to verify compliance with client and work order specifications.
• Test and analyze pre-bottling tanks, packaging materials, and final products for quality adherence.
• Perform physical quality tests, including vacuum, torque, volume, oxygen, and CO2 measurements.
• Conduct case checks at the end of production to ensure packaging compliance.
• Document QC hold procedures for products outside specifications and notify the QC Supervisor of deviations.
• Collect and track data for sample holdbacks and Micro Plating sample collections.
• Review QC and bottling specifications and maintain accurate quality control documentation.
• Manage client approvals and ensure materials meet client specifications before production.
• Assist with Brix and temperature measurements of fermenting wine during harvest as needed.
• Clean and maintain QC laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with the QC Supervisor, Production, and Winemaking teams to address quality issues.
• Maintain a safe work environment across all facilities and adhere to safety protocols.