Quality Technician - Beverage Manufacturing Variable Shifts

If you are looking for an opportunity in an entrepreneurial and fast-growing environment with the chance to grow a career in the beverage manufacturing industry than Western Group Packaging might be the right place for you. Apply Today!

Western Group Packaging’s North Las Vegas facility is revolutionizing bottle beverage manufacturing industry. With the use of almost a fully automated assembly line process we are in full production 7 days a week 24 hours a day manufacturing bottled beverage for top name brands. Our beverage manufacturing facilities are one of the most state-of-the-art facilities on the west coast ensuring the highest controls in quality and production reliability in the beverage industry.

A Quality Control Technician ensures that the company's products meet safety and quality standards. The primary responsibilities involve conducting tests and inspections, maintaining records, adhering to industry regulations, and identifying any concerns or issues that could potentially impact the safety and quality of products. The position is responsible for sensory, and physical testing of incoming and finished products, correctly identifying issues and notifying the QC Manager and Shift Supervisors.

Responsibilities:

Collect samples of raw materials, in-process products, and finished products to conduct various tests such as chemical, microbiological, and sensory evaluations.

Calibrate and operate QC testing instrumentation in a safe and professional manner.

Notify QA Manager of unusual product observations, or analytical results, during analysis to assure potential quality issues are identified, reviewed and resolved prior to release of product.

Maintain sample retention inventory.

Ensure all appropriate paperwork (COA’s) accompanies shipments of raw materials.

Maintain an orderly, safe work area.

Maintain retrievable and traceable system of quality documentation.

Comply with MSDS, SOP’s, GMP’s and HACCP procedures.

Participate in conducting monthly regulatory inspections.

Ability to multitask efficiently

Documentation of laboratory work using laboratory worksheets/notebooks; documentation must be detailed, accurate and meet cGMP requirements

Filing, data entry, and ordering (entering lab results in Excel, organization and filing of MSDS and COAs, ordering of lab materials as needed)

Performing routine laboratory maintenance tasks including organization and cleaning of work areas, disposal of product samples, chemicals and hazardous waste

Capable of providing documentation, answer questions, and address any concerns during audits or inspection.

Qualifications:

3-5 years in beverage processing and/or high-speed manufacturing

Associate Degree in chemistry, microbiology, or other relevant scientific field preferred

Must have good computer and math skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

Knowledge of general science concepts

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform repetitious work;

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Repeatedly push and pull up to 50lbs

Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 80% of shift

Squatting, pushing/pulling, and climbing up to 50% of shift.

Twisting, grasping, reaching, turning, stooping, and lifting up to 80% of shift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• QA/QC: 1 year (Required)
• HACCP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Laboratory procedures: 1 year (Preferred)
• SQF: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22