Quality Technician 1 - Woodbridge

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120 brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides Quality Services support during packaging operations. Ensures finished goods meet established specifications by validating compliance with quality standards, adhering to GMP requirements, and conducting routine packaging line and finished product audits. Communicates findings and provides feedback to production team members to support continuous process improvement.

Essential Functions

• 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 package, 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 throughout production.
• Perform Quality GMP Audits and record data on tablets at prescribed intervals in the production area.
• 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.
• Test packaged 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.
  
  

Other Functions

• 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.
• Assist with analytical lab duties as instructed by Sr. Quality Technician or Supervisor.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of general functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 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 and computer applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, JDE).
• Strong interpersonal skills and Communication skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with overtime as requested, including weekends and off shifts.
  
  

Preferred:

• 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.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Work both indoors and outdoors in and around outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, low/high temperatures, and elevated noise levels.
• Work at elevated heights and on wet or uneven surfaces.
• Work near moving mechanical parts and in areas with lift truck traffic.
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, and/or hazardous chemicals requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequently move, transport, and position objects weighing up to 55 pounds at varying frequencies.
• Primary work environment may include warehouse or distribution settings.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment (e.g., keyboard, mouse, copier, printer) for extended periods.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range Posted: $18.75 - $28.17/hr.
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge and abilities, education, and other position-related factors.
  
  

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.