Quality Assurance Relief Technician
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Requisition ID: 207160Posting Locations: CincinnatiPay Range: $27.50 - $29.61, depending on experienceRate Frequency: HourlyClick here to view a Day in the Life of our Teammates!Our Secret Ingredient is our Teammates.We offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.Full Time Teammates are also eligible for:* Paid Training* Paid Time Off plus paid holidays* 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)* Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability* Basic and Supplemental Life InsuranceRefresh and Grow your Career with Us!Job OverviewWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:30am - 7:00pm, weekends per business needs with rotating shift for vacation coverage.The Quality Assurance Relief Technician will execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements; through the manufacturing of batches using raw materials including water, sugar, and concentrate. This role will coordinate the collection of product samples in preparation for sensory tests, and ensure all equipment is sanitized to prevent microbiological contamination of products, per company quality specifications and regulatory requirements; calibrate and maintain lab instruments; perform required data entry per record of completion.Duties & Responsibilities* Execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements according to production schedules; through the manufacturing of batches from raw materials, including water, sugar, and concentrate; ensure adherence to the company quality assurance specification requirements* Coordinate the collection of product samples in preparation for sensory tests performed by panelists to ensure adherence to the company sensory requirements and perform tests to ensure product; package quality of finished beverage products are following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements* Perform external and internal or Clean in Place (CIP) sanitation on production lines, blenders, and hoses following the Company Quality Assurance Sanitation Policy; ensure proper aseptic techniques are used for microbial sample collections; ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.* Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy* Maintain testing and calibration records and result through data entry into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS) and paper records as necessary.* Perform solution tank quality tests following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements* Create quality holds on finished beverage products for containment and investigation when quality test results do not meet specificationKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities* Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures* Understanding of a laboratory environment and practices preferred* Basic math, analytical, and problem-solving skills* Familiar with High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) Technology* Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques* Basic computer skills and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel* Ability to multitask* Experience in a manufacturing environment* Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs unless specified otherwise by a CBA* Ability to stand for extended periods, walk manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift, up to 25lbs.Minimum Qualifications* High school diploma or GED* Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experiencePreferred Qualifications* High school diploma or GED* Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience* Hands-on Microsoft Excel experience* Manufacturing experienceWork EnvironmentNoisy, wet, and extreme temperature environmentAs an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status..Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati