Quality Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That’s why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. 

• We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.

• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.

• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.

• Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.

• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Being a part of the Milo’s TEAm, you’ll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they’re doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed.  Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles

• 100% employer paid medical premium for our associates and their families

• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits

• 401K with a company match

• Company paid Life Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement assistance

• Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources

• A robust parental leave program

• Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need

• Associate Assistance Program

• Paid volunteer time

Position Summary

The Quality Technician will assure consistent quality of production by enforcing quality and manufacturing standards.

Responsibility

• Ensure all products are produced per Milo’s quality standards.
• Obtain samples for bacteria plating and daily quality checks as needed.
• Monitor compliance with and administer GMP or SQF requirements.
• Ensure Food Safety and Food Quality compliance as directed.
• Maintain all laboratory and testing equipment and perform calibrations per schedule.
• Assist with the receipt of raw ingredients and sample, test and/or review.
• Monitor FIFO and communicate concerns to the QA Manager.
• Perform testing and document weights, volumes, colors, brix, codes, packaging integrity, and other routine testing as required.
• Perform environmental testing of air, water, and bacteria according to schedules.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the QA Manager.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Collect and prepare samples for shipment as needed.
• Upholds and participates in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• This position has responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality.
  
  Qualifications
• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software including Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, see, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.