Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

Are you interested in launching new and innovative products to the market? Changing the food and beverage industry? At DreamPak, we aspire to bring liquid food and beverage innovations to the market and make consumers lives more efficient, simple and enjoyable. We have stayed true to the idea that liquid concentrates represent the future of the beverage and dietary supplement world. This singular focus has allowed us to expand from a single product contract manufacturing shop into a technology and innovation driven, vertically integrated company serving a wide range of markets and categories. We're looking for the best and brightest to take our company to the next level.

Due to growth, it has created a need for a 1st Shift Quality Control Technician at our manufacturing facility in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This role will have responsibility for product quality to ensure that product meets or exceeds customer requirements and specifications. The position comes with a competitive hourly wage, full comprehensive benefits program, 401(k) retirement program + match, paid time off and holiday pay. If you are selected for an interview, other information will be shared throughout the interviewing process.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily in-process inspections, pH and density analysis, environmental swabbing. 
• Perform monthly walk-through audits. 
• Collaborates with team members and other departments to ensure process consistency and that the required standards are met.
• Acts as the back up to the other QC Technicians and the Lead QC Technician during absences to ensure the integrity of the SQF system. 
• Responsible for adhering food safety, cGMPs, employee safety, quality standards, sanitary practices, and customer specifications. 
• Report any food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

• Associate Degree in Science desired or minimum of 2 years in a food/health related laboratory/QC environment.  

• Exposure to FDA, ISO, cGMP manufacturing/laboratory environment. 

• The ability to use and read hand gauges such as ruler, caliper, and micrometer. 

• Experience with pH meters, specific gravity, moisture analyzer, and bench top titrations. 

• Microbiological analysis including environmental monitoring.  

• Good computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook. 

• Leadership skills and ability to influence others. 

• Exposure to cGMP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S is desirable. 

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.