Quality Assurance Technician I

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home.  We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking.  This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.   

Quality Improvement Technician I job responsibilities include:

• Inspect in-process and post-process packaged goods and provide prompt and accurate feedback to the bottling supervisor and line personnel.
• Perform physical stability tests on finished wines.
• Maintain accurate/current packaging and bottling-related records.
• Maintain quality assurance records and workstation records.
• Record and report analytical results.

Preferred Position Requirements:

• Associate degree or two years of college coursework in a science discipline (chemistry, biochemistry, or related science field.)
• Analytical laboratory experience with a background in the operation of laboratory instrument systems.
• Experience in the wine, food, or beverage industry.

Position Requirements

• We follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in our production facilities. You will be required to follow all GMP and Safety requirements.
• Must Possess a Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

 Your Compensation: 

$17.06-$22.21/hr. based upon relevant experience. 

At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertain to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth.  We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage, including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on the date of hire for full-time employees.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Wine Discounts

Culture at Ste. Michelle:

We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.

We Care: We put people first – our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.

We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can’t accomplish – together – and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.

Harvest your potential; uncork the possibilities!  If you are interested in becoming a Quality Improvement Technician I in Paterson, WA, please apply now.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.  For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.  

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a United States Department of Homeland Security website that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verify 

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