Quality Technician I

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company

• A cell phone stipend 

• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

• Ensure GMP and food safety requirements and policies are implemented and respected
• Capable of implementing and coordinating food safety programs (HACCP, Environmental Monitoring, Pest Management, Raw Material, and Finished Product Sampling Plan) for DrinkPAK
• Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and HazardAnalysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) preferred
• Support the implementation of corrective actions associated with Identified gaps (both internal and external)
• Ensure data is entered into the QMS accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure the correct transactions in QMS are conducted and completed as required (releases, blocks, returns)
• Issue Certificate of Analysis to customers and keep record of the history of recorded analysis results
• Verification of customer documentation requirements for products being supplied from the facility, including bills of lading, packing lists, delivery notes, and quality certificates
• Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure incoming ingredients, chemicals, and packaging materials are sampled, inspected, and approved for use in the production facility
• Provide support to correct key food safety complaints
• Continuous improvement of Quality Culture
• Collect, test, and report results in process Brix, pH, and Titratable Acids and other in-process analyses to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the SQF Food Safety and Quality systems.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a

comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required

of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may

change at any time with or without prior notice.
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field (Biology,
  Microbiology, Food Microbiology, etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as QA/QC in the Beverage industry
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Environmental Monitoring, and
  microbiological testing
• Knowledge and experience of GFSI audit schemes
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Strong leadership abilities
• Understanding of government regulations in relation to food processing
• Strong personal computer skills i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WHS
  systems
• Willing to work weekend and evening shifts as required

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of product for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and nearly 3 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex o