Job Description
Job DescriptionQuality Technician - Huntersville, NC 28078
Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Night, 2-2-3 Schedule, 6:00pm-6:00am
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Application Period: This position will remain open until filled
Position Summary:
Seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support quality assurance and quality control operations in a beverage manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include conducting product testing, performing production line inspections, monitoring manufacturing processes, and maintaining accurate quality records. The ideal candidate will have experience with quality testing, food safety standards, and manufacturing documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform analytical liquid testing and quality assessments on beverage products.
- Conduct production line inspections and accurately document QA/QC results.
- Operate laboratory equipment and testing instruments to verify product quality.
- Perform line clearance procedures before and after product changeovers.
- Maintain and test customer product samples (retains) and assist with adjustments to meet customer specifications.
- Monitor production processes to ensure products meet established quality standards.
- Identify and report quality concerns, deviations, and potential production issues.
- Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSSC, food safety, sanitation, and PPE requirements.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 2–4 years of quality assurance, quality control, or laboratory experience in beverage manufacturing preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, quality procedures, and inspection methods.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accurate recordkeeping.
- Experience with SAP and quality management applications preferred.
- Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and production documentation.
- Ability to follow written procedures, identify quality issues, and communicate findings.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks, handle product samples, and operate laboratory testing equipment.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to handle testing instruments and accurately record results.
Work Environment:
- Work performed in a beverage manufacturing and production facility.
- Regular exposure to operating production equipment, machinery, and manufacturing noise.
- May work in areas with moisture, wet or slippery floors, and varying temperatures.
- Exposure to food production and sanitation procedures, requiring adherence to hygiene and food safety standards.
- Required to wear designated PPE and follow all company safety, sanitation, and quality control procedures.
- Position requires working a 12-hour rotating schedule, including alternating workdays and weekends.
Employee Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Supplemental Insurance (eligible after 90-days of employment; requires an average of 30 hours per week).
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (eligible after 6 months of employment, with company matching contributions).
- Supplemental coverage options include Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms. Eligible employees must enroll within the designated enrollment period. Vision insurance is not offered to field employees.
Employer Information This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws. #TalrooREC