Quality Assurance (QA) Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Vermont Cider Company is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join our dynamic 3rd shift team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a growing organization committed to producing high-quality beverage products. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality, we invite you to become part of our team.

The QA Technician's primary responsibility is to carry out the quality control lab testing for the production lines as well as the calibrating and setting up the lab equipment and ensuring results are recorded accurately on computer systems and data sheets. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Shift & Schedule: This position will support our 3rd shift team - Friday-Sunday, 5:00am to 5:30pm.

Wage: Hourly base wage plus applicable shift differential.

Areas of Responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform microbiological testing (aseptic techniques, enrichment, plating) on raw ingredients, in-process liquids, and finished products.
• Perform chemical technical and physical analyses on raw ingredients, packaging materials, in-process liquid, and finished products.
• Maintain and improve QC documentation with VHCC's internal data system.
• Set up tasting panels and trainings for sensory analysis program.
• Provide support in identifying critical control points within the plant and proposing solutions.
• Identify and escalate quality-related issues to management for resolution and process improvement.
• Conduct periodic internal QA audits.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Generate standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• B.S./B.A. degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or food science preferred, but not required.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic about working in a fast-growing, evolving workspace.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a busy and close-quartered environment.
• Ability to safely handle hazardous chemicals in accordance with strict safety protocols.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Vermont Cider Company is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & accidental insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, annual bonus plan and more!

About Vermont Cider Company

We reinvigorated American hard cider in 1991 and continue to lead the category through our commitment to crafting innovative and refreshing hard ciders. Vermont Cider Co. crafts a variety of ciders for a variety of consumers. Our portfolio is as diverse as our fans. There’s iconic Woodchuck, fruit-forward Wyder’s and most recently Vermont Cider Co. introduced Day Chaser, a spirit based RTD canned cocktail with a variety of styles featuring real tequila and real vodka. For additional information please visit www.vtciderco.com.

Vermont Cider Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Employment is subject to verification of background investigation.