Quality Micro Technician

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
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Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Summary Description: The Quality Micro Technician is responsible for overseeing the day to day micro lab operations including the implementation and monitoring of quantitative and qualitative microbiological testing activities to facilitate compliance with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions: Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the laboratory, warehouse or production areas.
Adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
Adhere to good laboratory practiced as outlined in the company food safety and safety policies.
Ensure all product, ingredient and environment samples are collected and analysis is completed per the company schedule.
Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed.
Complete all other required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.
) in a timely manner.
Ensure proficiency in the use of all micro equipment utilized for the analysis of product, ingredients, and environmental samples.
Ensure lab supply levels are maintained and supplies are ordered in a timely manner to assure no interruption in testing.
Assuring lab equipment is maintained, calibrated and serviced per the manufacture’s guidelines for optimal operation.
Communicate out of specification sample results to management for initiation of escalation protocols as needed to assure appropriate disposition of any affected ingredients, product or equipment.
Communicate with the technician coming on shift of any issues which may affect production, testing or scheduling.
Wait for your replacement before leaving the laboratory.
If your replacement is late, inform QA Management.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times.
Utilize free time by assisting other technicians or production personnel, filing, preparing reagents, photocopying audit sheets, checking held products, emptying reference samples, reading micro plates, checking inventory supplies and overseeing repacks.
Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by Management.
Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
Required Skills and Competencies: Experience in Food/ Beverage Laboratory management 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: Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a laboratory 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.
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! Equal Opportunity Employer Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.