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Plant QA Technician Lead
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Location

Dallas

Type

full-time

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About this role

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

  • Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
  • Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
  • Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Plant QA Technician Lead

Responsible for executing corporate and plant specific Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements. The QA Technician Lead reports to QA Supervisor. In the absence of the Quality Assurance Technician Lead, the QA Supervisor or designate will assume the job duties.

Essential Functions

  • Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
  • Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
  • Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
  • Collect in-process and finished product samples.
  • Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure it meets specifications.
  • Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
  • Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
  • Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.
  • Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
  • Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
  • Review food safety and quality records.
  • Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)
  • Conduct other duties as assigned by management.
  • Please 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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • 4 Years   – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
    • 4 Years  – Experience in Position
    • 4 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

              experience may include a combination of work experience and education

  • Must read, write and communicate in English.
  • Must be able to work 12-hour shift (days or nights) on a rotating schedule
  • Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment

  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
    • 6 Years – Experience working in Position             
    • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

  • Lead Like an Owner
    • Makes safety the number one priority
    • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
    • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
    • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
    • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
    • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
  • InnovACT
    • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
    • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
    • Increases performance through greater efficiency
  • Find a Way
    • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
    • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
    • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
  • Empowered to be Great
    • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
    • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
    • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

  • Minimum Required: 
    • High School Diploma
  • Preferred: 
    • Associate's Degree

Certification/License:

  • Required:           HACCP, PCQI
  • Preferred:          Better Process Control Certification

Foreign Language

  • Required:           Full Professional Proficiency
  • Preferred:          None Required

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

  • Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
  • Paid parental and caregiver leaves
  • Medical, including virtual care options
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health Savings Account with company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
  • Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
  • Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
  • Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. 
  • Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
  • And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Food Safety,Quality Assurance,Laboratory Testing,Chemical Batching,Equipment Calibration,Microbial Testing,Documentation,Troubleshooting,Team Participation,HACCP,Safety Protocols,Communication,Adaptability,Problem Solving,Leadership,Project Management

About Niagara Bottling

Niagara Bottling is a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., supplying some of the largest brands and stores throughout the country. Niagara began as a family business in 1963, offering Niagara® water in five-gallon containers for home and office delivery.

In the early 1990s, we expanded into single-serve private label bottled water for grocery, club, convenience and wholesale customers. Today, we are committed to producing a variety of high-quality beverages, including bottled water, sparkling water, teas, sports drinks, non-dairy milk products and more, while reducing our impact on the environment.
We remain a family business, providing our customers with an unbeatable combination of quality, price and service.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Founding Year: 1963

What you'll do

  • The Plant QA Technician Lead is responsible for executing food safety, quality, and laboratory requirements while ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout the facility. This includes conducting testing, documenting results, and participating in plant teams.

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What does a Plant QA Technician Lead do at Niagara Bottling?

As a Plant QA Technician Lead at Niagara Bottling, you will: the Plant QA Technician Lead is responsible for executing food safety, quality, and laboratory requirements while ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout the facility. This includes conducting testing, documenting results, and participating in plant teams..

Why join Niagara Bottling as a Plant QA Technician Lead?

Niagara Bottling is a leading Food and Beverage Services company.

Is the Plant QA Technician Lead position at Niagara Bottling remote?

The Plant QA Technician Lead position at Niagara Bottling is based in Dallas, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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