Brooklyn Bottling Corp. ยท 23 hours ago
Quality Assurance Technician (PM Shift)
Milton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hrBrooklyn Bottling Corp. specializes in co-packing services for various beverages. The Quality Assurance Technician ensures that all products meet company, customer, regulatory, and food safety requirements through quality checks, laboratory tests, and documentation support.
Food and BeverageIndustrialManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Perform all pre-start, in-process, and finished goods quality checks to ensure product specifications are met
Conduct laboratory and line tests including, but not limited to: Brix, CO2, total acidity, seam checks, enamel tests, water checks, calibrations, and other required analyses
Monitor product quality parameters continuously and stop production when specifications are not met
Adjust quality parameters when appropriate to bring products back into specification
Place product on hold, conduct verification testing, perform root cause analysis, and document corrective actions
Verify and approve batches; communicate necessary adjustments to the Bulk Department
Support daily lab functions including equipment calibration, sanitation inspections, wastewater monitoring, and recordkeeping
Use sensory evaluation (sight, taste, smell) to assess product color, clarity, flavor, and detect off-tastes
Verify label artwork, graphics, color shades, and tint accuracy
Ensure production lines and laboratory are ready for daily startup
Operate and troubleshoot can, bottle, and case coding equipment
Follow all company policies, GMPs, SOPs, and customer quality requirements to prevent product defects
Communicate quality issues and coordinate activities with the QA Lead and production teams
Generate, revise, review, and maintain quality documentation including SOPs, protocols, reports, change controls, action plans, and procedures
Support document control programs and ensure accurate, timely filing of QA logs and records
Assist in maintaining plant audit-ready status for corporate, government, and third-party audits
Participate in food safety and quality audits, chemical training, and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure established Quality, Laboratory Testing, and Document Control KPIs are met
Support administration, maintenance, and validation status of laboratory computer systems, software, and applications
Assist with hardware/software upgrades and integration of third-party applications
Analyze laboratory needs and provide recommendations based on best industry practices
Organize and maintain QA files, purge outdated records, and create new filing systems as needed
Provide administrative support including data compilation, report preparation, calendar management, correspondence, and data entry
Conduct and document periodic inventory of laboratory and QA supplies
Support the QA Manager and department as needed
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality-related projects
Support the plant Quality Program through corrective action verification and effectiveness checks
Work collaboratively within a team environment while being self-motivated and capable of independent work
Perform additional duties as assigned by QA leadership
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in a related field is a plus
Experience in quality assurance or quality control in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, and food safety regulations
Ability to perform laboratory tests and quality checks
Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately
Excellent communication skills to coordinate with QA Lead and production teams
Ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory and production equipment
Proficiency in using computer systems and software for data management
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conduct root cause analysis
Company
Brooklyn Bottling Corp.
The Brooklyn Bottling Group is one of the largest independently owned beverage and food companies in the United States.
Founded in 1937
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase