$750 Night Shift Sign-on BonusJOB TITLE: QC Lab Lead Location: Cold Spring, MN Department: Quality Status: non-exempt Position Summary: This position oversees Lab analysis and microbiological analysis to ensure a quality product is being consistently produced at all times.Alcohol is an ingredient in products we produce. We are unable to guarantee specific positions, work schedules or work environments that do not include working around alcohol.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs microbiological analysis of products, water and environment.
- Performs taste tests to assure quality.
- Accurately collect samples for testing, including energy drinks, sweetener samples, raw water, treated water, sanitation rinse water and post sanitation swabbing without compromising validity of test sample.
- Identifies and completes Gluten Free and Allergen testing.
- Ensures batching sheets are filled out properly and within specifications before signing off.
- Performs product testing pertaining to energy drinks, including but not limited to: CO2, air, volumes, seam check, ph, brix, flavor and any others as required.
- Performs Titratable Acidity analysis of products.
- Performs HPLC analysis of products for caffeine and preservative levels.
- Ensures accuracy of all measuring devices, including their calibration.
- Accurately records and documents results from product analysis.
- Sends COA's and micro reports to customers.
- Maintains Yield Tracking Analysis.
- Updates titration folders and micro folders for new products and formulas.
- Monitors and controls reference room samples and product retains.
- Ensures product analysis and micro plating is being performed accurately and as required.
- Oversees the training of new Lab Techs.
- Performs HPLC preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and training.
- Makes up yearly testing folders.
- Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
- Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.
- Creates and updates Lab SOP's.
- Ensures all weekly and daily lab duties are completed accurately and as required.
- Creates Production Sheets when needed.
- Works with other QC Lead's to complete required QC workload and to ensure quality throughout the production process.
- Highly accurate and detail orientated.
- Good reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient at multitasking and utilizing time efficiently while keeping composure.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry is preferred
- 3-5 years' industrial experience in a leadership role within Quality Control Department in a food or beverage production facility is preferred, but not required
- Must have thorough knowledge of wide variety of analytical testing equipment and microbial testing
- Extended standing on hard surfaces.
- Regular bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50lbs.
- Position must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers, and visitors.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY:Carolina Beverage Group is a world-class specialty beverage co-packer for leading beverage brands. Headquartered in Mooresville, NC with additional locations in Cold Spring, MN and Fort Worth, TX, we are incredibly proud of the strong team we have built with over 1,000 hard-working team members. Our ownership investments continue to bring new equipment & expansive operations to all locations providing ample opportunities across all locations in a variety of roles and departments including production, blending, ingredients, quality, maintenance, and warehousing.WHAT WE OFFER:In addition to competitive pay, stable employment, and growth opportunities, we offer a variety of benefits as part of our total compensation & rewards package.
- Many of our positions work on average 15 days/month, based on 2-2-3 schedule; however, we have a variety of work schedules dependent on position and/or department
- Pay for Performance Program: Opportunities to work your way up, gain experience and earn more!
- Additional Pay for Night Shift, as applicable
- Training & Evaluations at 30/60/90 Days and Annually
- Cross-Training & Transfer Opportunities
- Free Uniforms
- Monthly Bonus Incentive Program
- Safety Incentive Program
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Eligible for benefits the month following 60 days employment including medical, a health savings account option, dental, vision, disability, company paid & voluntary life and more
- 401k match after 6 months with 100% immediate vesting