QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN - PNBB

Position Summary Performs duties related to the testing, inspection, and preparation of all raw materials and products in order to ensure they conform to company standards, meet the specifications of the franchising companies, and are in compliance with PCNBB’s Food Safety Management System using equipment and skills necessary to accomplish such tasks with a minimum amount of supervision. Scope The QC Technician must perform quality control, quality assurance, and product support functions as defined by the Quality Manager. Key Responsibilities Perform testing of water samples and adjust water treatment as required. Take samples and perform testing on incoming sweetener. Approve or escalate as needed. Unload incoming sweetener shipments into sweetener storage tanks upon approval. Test and approve loads of CO2. Retrieve, put away, and inventory ingredients as required while following FIFO procedures. Advise if any ingredients have less than one month of shelf life left before they expire. Sanitize sweetener storage system, syrup batching and storage system, beverage processing and filling equipment. Blend batches of beverage syrup according to production schedule and beverage formulations and procedures. Keep track of sweetener and other ingredient inventories to ensure they meet batching needs. Report when sweetener loads are delayed more than one hour. Keep track of CO2 on hand and CO2 storage tank pressure. Keep lab, water treatment, syrup room and sugar room areas clean. Test and approve batches of syrup prepared by other Lab Technicians as required. Accurately record and document all test results as required. Operate and monitor proportioner and carbonator in production lines and adjust parameters as necessary. Inspect and evaluate products for defects and take corrective action where necessary. Inform supervisor of any non-conforming product. Perform tests to evaluate the integrity of closing operations as required. Make operational decisions regarding the quality of ingredients and beverages. Address product defects or quality issues with production personnel for correction. Shut down production line in case of product out of standard or critical defects or problems that jeopardize the safety of the product or the safety of the consumer. Recommend improvement to methods or procedures based on observations and experience. Perform microbiological testing of ingredients and finished product if required. Shift 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , Day Flex, Night Flex This role requires flexibility. The more flexible for schedule, the more we are able to work with the needs of the team Other Duties Any other assigned duties including cleaning and line relief if required. Train new operators as needed Follow all safety, GMP’s and plant work rules Physical Requirements Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, standing and/or climbing stairs Attendance records must be in good standing as determined by the Quality Manager. Must pass the Quality Control Lab Technician Minimum Qualifications Test. We offer a competitive rate of $30.50 per hour.. Excellent benefits which include medical, dental and vision. Eligibility in benefit plans begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Six (6) days of sick leave; two (2) weeks of vacation accrued throughout the year; nine (9) Company Paid Holidays and a 401K Plan with employer match. EOE without regard to race, color, religion, creed, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, marital status, VEVRAA Federal Contractor. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.