2nd Shift Quality Technician

• $24.00-$26.00 per hour (based on experience) + $1.00 Shift Premium
• Double Pay for Any Weekend Overtime Work
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with GREAT Company Match
• Affordable Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision
• HSA Medical Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses – uncapped!
• AND more!

What Your Schedule Will Look Like:

• Training Hours (roughly 2 weeks to learn startup process): 6:00am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)
• Standard Hours: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday

Job Summary: Working as part of the Quality team, the Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day quality and production related activities on our high-speed canning/beverage lines.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform quality control testing and execute basic routine quality assessments of raw materials, in-process, and finished processed goods.
• Collect samples for shipments to third-party laboratories.
• Perform routine calibrations of laboratory instrumentation; maintain instrument health.
• Communicate quality data and provide quality guidance to internal customers.
• Ensure all quality documents (MMRs, Cleaning Logs, Test Records, etc.) are properly completed in real time with strict attention-to-detail following Good Documentation Practices for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide support as needed during audits by regulatory and third-party certifying bodies.
• Conduct and coordinate facility environmental testing as part of the Internal Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Maintain organized and clean quality laboratory and replenish inventory as needed.
• Assist with company programs and initiatives, such as Fortress Nutrition’s Calibration Program and customer complaint investigation.
• Execute all tasks with sense of urgency and flexibility as required to meet production needs.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure that equipment and product quality is maintained at all times.
• Cross-train with quality technicians to ensure no gap in quality coverage in urgent situations.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including occasional weekends, to support business operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; post-secondary education, training is preferred
• 2+ years of demonstrated success in a Quality Control role is required
• 2+ years of lab experience working with various instrumentation, including but not limited to: auto titrators, pH meters, Brix and density is strongly desired
• Prior experience working in a food/beverage, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing, or bottle/canning facility strongly desired
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision while staying on task, adapting to changes in priorities, and demonstrating a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to communicate effectively and timely with operations personnel and leadership
• Great problem-solver with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Suite Programs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; converse and listen
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a shift
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com.

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.