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Iberia Foods · 17 hours ago

Quality Assurance Technician (PM Shift)

Milton, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20/hr - $20/hr

2+ years exp

Iberia Foods is a company specializing in co-packing services for various beverages. The Quality Assurance Technician supports the Quality Assurance Department by ensuring that all products meet company, customer, regulatory, and food safety requirements through quality checks and documentation.

Food and BeverageRecipesWholesale

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

GMPsQA SOPsLaboratory testingMicrosoft OfficeCritical thinkingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

2–3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or laboratory testing environment

Understanding of GMPs, QA SOPs, and food safety/quality audit processes

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and respond effectively to urgent situations

Comfortable with basic math and data analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Professional, dependable, punctual, and customer-service oriented

Ability to stand for long periods and work in a manufacturing environment

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (occasionally up to 15 lbs)

Walking, crouching, and sitting for extended periods as required

Must be able to work planned and last-minute schedules, Monday through Saturday (with possible Sundays)

Preferred

Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Laboratory Science

Supervisory experience

Benefits

On-the-job training.

Weekly pay!

Room for growth.

Eligibility for full free family medical coverage after the first 90 days of employment, once you join the union.

401k retirement program - you are eligible to enroll after 90 days of continuous employment and it is effective on the 1st of the following month.

Paid Holidays: 9 per year, which includes a day off for your birthday and one personal day.

Vacation Time: + After 1 year of continuous service..... 1 week vacation (5 days) + After 3 years of continuous service.... 2 weeks vacation (10 days) + After 10 years of continuous service... 3 weeks vacation (15 days) + After 25 years of continuous service....4 weeks vacation (20 days)

Sick/Personal Days: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked; up to a maximum of 7 days per year.