Quality Control Technologist

Report To: Quality Assurance Manager Department Quality

Direct Reports:None

Job Purpose: Ensuring that all beverage packaging products meet the company's quality standards, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectation through maintaining quality management systems

Main Responsibilities:

Raw Material & Packaging Inspection:

• Inspect incoming raw materials (e.g., concentrates, and dry ingredients) and packaging components (cans, lids, labels, cartons) against specifications.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis as required.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of materials to prevent contamination or deterioration

• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with and Coach production and warehouse teams to ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the value chain
• Daily Product Quality Inspections & Analysis as per the Minimum Mandatory Sampling Plan (includes, but not limited to CO2, DO, alcohol, NTU’s, Brix, pH, volumes, organoleptic & seam analysis)
• Collection and dispatch of samples to external laboratory for analysis - Vinlab samples
• Daily maintenance of the Product Retention sampling system
• Daily Verification of measuring equipment.
• Daily identification of Non-Conforming stock and updating the write off report.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of all quality control tests, inspections, and audits
• Report on daily conformances and nonconformances

• Ensure that quality management systems and food safety management systems are implemented and maintained throughout the production process
• Analyze quality control data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Suggest changes to quality control procedures and processes.
• Participate in GMP / PRP audits as per audit schedule
• Participate in Facility and Personnel Hygiene inspection and Conduct daily line clearance.
• Work with external auditors to facilitate FSSC 22000 certification and maintain ongoing compliance.