Quality Technician I - Woodbridge Winery

Job Description

*Graveyard Shift*

Position Summary

Under general supervision, provide and ensure Quality Services operational support during the packaging process.  Validate compliance to finished goods specifications. Adherence to GMP’s and conduct routine packaging line and package audits on finished products.  Communicate with and provide feedback to production team members to facilitate process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure line sanitation completion prior to start-up of production
• Verify product and supporting records prior to startup of production and tank transfers
• Verify bottle, case labels and other dry material per SAP work order prior to start-up of production
• Perform quality line checks against quality requirements and records data through-out production
• Pull finished product samples at defined intervals and evaluates against quality requirements including laboratory analysis and packaging inspections.
• Maintain clear, concise and accessible records of all data from all line monitoring activities, and analysis of finished goods samples
• Plate bottled wine samples for microbial stability assessment.
• Routinely pull, record and store hold back samples throughout production
• Communicate quality issues to Senior level Quality Technician or Supervisor.  Support investigations
• Calibrate laboratory equipment
• Run control checks on equipment to ensure it is working properly
• Performs typical lab analyses with accuracy, precision, timeliness in accordance with SOPs
• Maintain lab and equipment cleanliness and a safe, sanitary working environment.
• Adhere to and promote safety in accordance with policies and procedures. Report issues to Supervisor in a timely manner
• Promote teamwork among the lab staff and all winery personnel.
• Assist with analytical lab duties as instructed by Sr. Quality Technician or Supervisor
• Cross-train on other lab duties
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must be able to recognize potential problems that require solutions to be found at a higher level
• Ability to develop general proficiency with all laboratory equipment
• Basic writing and mathematical skills
• Basic skill level in using computer applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• Able to work a flexible schedule with overtime as requested, including weekends and off shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-2 Years' packaging or quality and/or Lab experience
• Knowledge of quality control or auditing procedures
• Manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment
• Associates Degree in science-related field
• Familiarity with SAP, Access, Vintrace and Intellepac

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Work Environment:

    -   Works outdoors/indoors

    -   Works in warm/cold climates

    -   Works in high places

    -   Works on wet surfaces

    -   Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals

    -   Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic

    -   Must be able to move up to 55 lbs

    -   Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting

• Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

Acampo, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

The salary range for this role is:

$21.52 - $32.28

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geog