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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Quality Assurance, the Quality Systems Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the Joplin, MO Quality team. The role focuses on accuracy and speed to ensure that quality and professional service is always delivered to all internal and external interfaces.

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Set and maintain high standards and accuracy of work covering all administrative provision for the Quality Department operating at the Joplin location.
• Manage and order lab supplies including reagents, water treatment and micro.
• Invoices are processed on time and accurately.
• Issue or receive Purchase Orders for department.
• Provide general administrative support to QA team to achieve department’s goal.
• Maintain SQF document control including SOPs, policies, internal audits and corrective actions.
• Call out and facilitate completion of any corrective actions.
• Assist with auditing the plant for GMP’s and SOP compliance providing overview reports which leadership can action.
• Facilitate Management review meetings to ensure SQF program is reviewed and updated by leadership yearly.
• Organize and arrange Food Safety/ HACCP reviews annually and before process changes.
• Communicate Quality data and update Quality specifications for Co-pack produced products.
• Daily verification of Quality Control and Assurance data.
• Manage ingredient and reagent COAs, i.e. organic certificates.
• Compiling and inputting Quality KPI’s.
• Assist in compiling Plant Dashboard and data.
• Assist with the process improvement for improving SQF and quality SOP’s for the facility.
• Responsible for ensuring Food Safety and Food Quality policies and procedures are adhered to.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in Food/ Beverage Manufacturing preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Quality or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification ideal

Working Conditions:

• Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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