Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc. is hiring: Quality Technician - Aseptic - Night

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc., Hendersonville, NC, United States, 28793

Overview

Quality Technician - Aseptic - Night Shift. This role is with Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.

Position includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus and is based in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The company emphasizes strong teamwork, growth, benefits, and a commitment to an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct standardized analytical tests on juice, drinks, waters, teas, and concentrates, including pH, Titratable Acidity (TA), vitamin C, °Brix, color, clarity, and turbidity, and record results.
Use sensory analysis (flavor, odor, visual) to ensure products meet specific characteristics at blending and finished-good stages; perform any other necessary testing.
Support bulk and raw material sampling, testing, and release as needed (including sensory, pH, viscosity, Brix, and acid).
Perform pre-operational verifications and line clearance at shift start and during flavor/label changes.
Carry out and document hourly quality line checks (analytical, labeling, and packaging).
Maintain records and testing results in real time in compliance with procedures and regulations; review data and release finished goods per procedure.
Identify and communicate issues related to aseptic production matters.
Define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Document and support investigations for quality issues (e.g., OOS, NCR, Deviations).
Support product and package analysis on the Aseptic Line; answer quality-related questions and ensure department meets required quality standards.
Execute routine laboratory work and microbial testing of finished goods, bulk, and raw materials for compliance with organisms of interest under FDA, SQF, and other regulations.
Respond to Food Safety and Quality incidents; review and verify Critical Control Points and execute the environmental monitoring program.
Assist in sampling, placing items on QA hold (physically and electronically in QAD), and evaluating/dispositioning holds.
Discard or reject materials not meeting specifications in coordination with QA and Production Manager.
Assist in performing calibration and logging results of lab and floor instrumentation when requested.
Provide QA presence for problem-solving and special project management (e.g., rework operations, downtime activities).
Make observations and corrections related to SQF, GMP, regulatory, quality, sanitation, and employee safety concerns.
Participate in the employee training program.
Follow safe work practices and contribute to safety and housekeeping improvements.
All other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications

1 to 3 years’ relevant experience
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to learn analytical and lab-related responsibilities
Ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to direct, coach, and train others
Computer literate
Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
Three months of manufacturing experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the food/beverage industry or GMP environment
Experience with microbiology lab techniques
Credibility and integrity
Build and maintain professional relationships
Associate’s degree or higher in general science, food science, microbiology or related field

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

Frequent: sitting; neck movements; fine finger dexterity and keyboard/mouse use; walking, standing, bending, stooping; pushing/pulling; twisting; moderate wrist torque.

Occasional: squatting, kneeling, reaching above shoulder height; lifting up to 50 lbs and transporting up to 50 feet.

Vision: normal range with or without correction. Hearing: normal range with or without correction.

This job description is not exhaustive; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable performance of essential job functions. Equal employment opportunity statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. This policy covers recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.