Description

LOCATION The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TEAM The Quality Technician will report to the Quality Supervisor.

POSITION This position will be responsible for ensuring all products produced at this site meet all local and federal regulations and are safe and wholesome.

TYPE Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 Hazard Analysis 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, Titratable Acids as well as other in process analysis to ensure they fall within specification ranges.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of 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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field (Biology, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as QA/QC in 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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms above the head and below the waist.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10-12 hours.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs