Quality Assurance Technician( Part-time) Watertown, WI

Safely and efficiently follow pre-determined, approved procedures to ensure the manufacture of a safe and legal product and perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Person and Management.

Job Duties / Essential Functions

* Receive and place raw materials in inventory

* Locate necessary ingredients in inventory and transport them to the syrup room for mixing

* Blend syrup ingredients according to established standards and procedures

* Run control drink on finished syrups to ensure the taste and quality

* Unload liquid sweetener trucks

* Prepare line equipment for running product and monitoring the process

* Sanitize batch tanks and equipment

* Maintain records and logs of procedures, results and problems. Make adjustments as needed

* Utilize laboratory test equipment and apparatus to perform product quality tests, inspect raw material, and to perform bacteriology, CO2 and HPLC testing

* Maintain files and test results; record corrective procedures, control reports and supporting data in accordance with prescribed procedures

* Perform production line set-up and monitor the process; Troubleshoot and record problems

* Maintain and back wash the water treating system; monitor and maintain the RO water systems

* Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures in work area

* Comply with all plant and food safety, FSMA (HACCP & HARPC), GMP, and sanitation regulations

Job Qualifications

* Requires education equivalent of four years of high school

* Requires the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

* Requires a general understanding of chemicals

* Requires effective communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions

* Previous computer experience is helpful

* Requires the ability to lift up to 55 lbs on a daily basis and 75-100 lbs periodically

* Frequently climb stairs, reach above shoulders, bend and twist at waist

* Stand/walk or sit for extended periods of time