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Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.\nBase Hourly Compensation Range: Starting at $25/hr\nSHIFT: Must be willing to work either day shift; 12 hours per day, 2/2/3 Schedule\nPOSITION DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for ensuring all products produced at this site meet all local and federal regulations and are safe and wholesome.\nBENEFITS: The well-being of our team members is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:\n100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 50% for their dependents, paid by the Company\nA cell phone stipend\nAnnual discretionary bonus\n401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more\nLOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK’s Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, Texas.\nTYPE: Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt\nPROGRAM OVERVIEW\nThe Quality Apprenticeship Program is designed to cultivate more Quality Technicians at DrinkPAK by providing structured, competency-based training that blends technical learning, hands-on practice, and leadership development.\nThis program immerses apprentices in the three primary domains of Quality at DrinkPAK: Batch Room Quality Functions, Laboratory Analysis, and Packaged Quality. Each block builds technical mastery while reinforcing the connection between Quality, Production, Warehouse and Maintenance. Apprentices learn more than how to execute tests and verifications, but also how to interpret data, recognize risk, and make decisions that protect product integrity and consumer safety.\nOur approach is competency-based, meaning advancement is earned by demonstrating mastery, not by completing the program in a set timeframe. Apprentices are evaluated on technical skill, documentation accuracy, problem-solving, communication, and alignment with DrinkPAK’s GMP and SQF standards. Readiness is determined when Apprentices can independently lead Quality-critical tasks while collaborating effectively across departments.\nMonthly check-ins with the Quality Manager, Director of L&D, and HR will ensure progress is reviewed, challenges are addressed, and development goals remain on track.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nPerform quality control tasks in batching, lab and packaged quality \nPerform sampling and testing of bulk ingredients \nConduct lot number and item verifications of batch kits to ensure accuracy \nAccurately document quality data in a timely manner \nCalibrate lab equipment such as pH meters, automatic titrators, DMAs, and refractometers. \nCollect and analyze in-process product samples to verify Brix, pH, Titratable Acidity, and other parameters meet specifications. \nAnalyze data to identify trends or risks to product integrity or safety. \nSupport with seam inspections and pasteurization validation (data logger analysis) \nConduct sanitation verification using ATP swabbing to ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards. \nPerform packaging quality checks. \nCollaborate cross-functionally with Production, Batching, and other departments to ensure seamless quality operations. \nAdhere to escalation procedures and implement reaction plans as necessary. \nDrive continuous improvement of quality standards and contribute to a strong Quality Culture. \nSupport the implementation of quality and food safety procedures under the guidance of the Quality Supervisor. \nPlease 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. 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