Quality Assurance Technician Jobs

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Plant Quality Technician

Responsible for executing corporate and plant specific Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements. The QA Technician reports to QA Manager. In the absence of the Quality Assurance Technician, the QA Manager or designate will assume the job duties.

• Essential Functions

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• Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Review food safety and quality records.
• Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure it meets specifications.
• Qualifications
• Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)
• Conduct other duties as assigned by management.
• Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
• Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
• Please note this job description is not designed to 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 prior notice.
• Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
• Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
• Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
• Collect in-process and finished product samples.
• Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
• Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.

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• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Minimum Qualifications:- 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment- 0 Years – Experience in Position

• 2 Years – Experience working in Position
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shift (days or nights) on a rotating schedule
• Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
• Competencies
• Preferred Qualifications:- 2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Must read, write and communicate in English.

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This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Preferred: None Required
• Certification/License:
• Increases performance through greater efficiency
• High School Diploma
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Makes safety the number one priority
• Required: Full Professional Proficiency
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Education
• Preferred: HACCP
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• Required: N/A
• Lead Like an Owner
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Find a Way
• InnovACT
• Associate's Degree
• Minimum Required:
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Empowered to be Great
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Foreign Language
• Preferred:
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

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