Quality Control/Lab Technician - Beverage Manufacturing (3rd Shift)
Rapidly growing and expanding organization with a great opportunity to grow in your career!
New Berlin, WI 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Are you looking to join a rapidly growing company and develop your career?
At Fortress Nutrition, we are a contract manufacturer taking over the RTD (ready-to-drink) beverage manufacturing industry. From energy drinks to sparkling teas, hard seltzers to cocktails in a can, we make products for some of the most up and coming beverage companies on the market!

We are seeking hardworking individuals who want to be productive members of a team, sharing passion and pride for producing high quality, safe and delicious products that go straight to the store shelves!

What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:
  • Pay Starting from $24.00-$26.00+ per hour (based on experience)
  • $1,000 Sign On Bonus!
  • Double Pay for Weekend Overtime Wor
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with GREAT Company Match
  • Affordable Insurance – (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
  • $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped!
  • AND more!

What Your Schedule Will Look Like:
  • Training Hours (roughly 1-2 weeks): 6:00am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)
  • Standard Hours: 10:00pm-6:30am, Monday-Thursday, Friday 10:00pm-10:30am (hours after 6:30am are paid at double pay)


Job Summary: Working as part of the Quality team, the Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day quality and production related activities on our high-speed canning/beverage lines.

What You'll Do:

  • Perform quality control testing and execute basic routine quality assessments of raw materials, in-process, and finished processed goods.
  • Collect samples for shipments to third-party laboratories.
  • Perform routine calibrations of laboratory instrumentation; Maintain instrument health.
  • Communicate quality data and provide quality guidance to internal customers.
  • Ensure all quality documents (MMRs, Cleaning Logs, Test Records, etc.) are properly completed in real time with strict attention-to-detail following Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) for accuracy and consistency.
  • Provide support as needed during audits by regulatory and third-party certifying bodies.
  • Conduct and coordinate facility environmental testing as part of the Internal Environmental Monitoring Program.
  • Maintain organized and clean quality laboratory and replenish inventory as needed.
  • Assist with company programs and initiatives, such as Fortress Nutrition’s Calibration Program and customer complaint investigation.
  • Execute all tasks with sense of urgency and flexibility as required to meet production needs.
  • Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure that equipment and product quality is maintained at all times.
  • Cross-train with quality technicians to ensure no gap in quality coverage in urgent situations.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.


What We're Looking For:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; post-secondary education, training is preferred
  • 2+ years of demonstrated success in a Quality Control role is required
  • 2+ years of lab experience working with various instrumentation, including but not limited to: auto titrators, pH meters, Brix and density is strongly desired
  • Prior experience working in a food/beverage, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing, or bottle/canning facility strongly desired
  • Must be able to work under minimal supervision while staying on task, adapting to changes in priorities, and demonstrating a strong sense of urgency
  • Ability to communicate effectively and timely with operations personnel and leadership
  • Great problem-solver with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; converse and listen
  • Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) hours in a shift
  • Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work overtime as needed, including occasional weekends, to support business operations. 
To learn more about Fortress Nutrition, please visit our website at www.fortressllc.com!

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

Special Notes/Instructions
Applicants can apply using the CircaWorks.com online application, or email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com!
Contact Information
careers@fortressllc.com
Job Summary
Start Date
ASAP
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
10:00pm-6:30am
Salary and Benefits
$24.00-$26.00+ per hour
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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