Job description

Who we are
Since starting with a single family-owned artesian spring in Canada, Flow has grown rapidly. And our commitment to providing naturally alkaline, naturally delicious spring water without the plastic bottle has grown as well. As a Certified B Corporation, Flow meets the highest social and environmental standards. From our 100% recyclable, 68-75% renewable packaging to our minimal use of natural resources, Flow works to provide sustainable hydration and to protect our planet for generations to come.

Who you are:
Flow Water is looking for a Laboratory Technician (afternoon shift) to support our growing manufacturing facility in Verona, VA

What you’ll do day-to-day:

• Assure that the product conforms to the finished product specification. This will be accomplished by sensory evaluation, analytical testing and process plant observation.
• Provide detailed written information relating to the quality of the product and process
• Adjust batch for Mix and Blend Operator as needed to satisfy specification requirement. Approve batch before it is processed through the UHT system.
• Perform organoleptic test on both raw and finished product
• Perform micro testing, chemical and physical analysis on raw and finished product
• Maintain and organize all QA records
• Assist in set-up analytical programs for lab equipment
• Inspect transfer, mixing and processing equipment to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices
• Perform testing on incoming ingredients per the ingredient sampling program
• Participate in sensory evaluation

Incubation Functions:

• Perform QA Incubation/Packaging technician tasks as needed
• Operate pH meter including calibration and maintenance
• Monitor the temperature of the incubation rooms
• Conduct finished product testing according to the requirement
• Assure that product conforms to post-process pH standards
• Responsible for creating and updating daily incubation reports and QPA database
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Packaging Functions:

• Maintain and create organized QA records from the production floor and on the computer
• Perform package integrity checks to confirm the aseptic condition of Tetra Pak containers including visual and destructive tests of the package
• Assure that the product conforms to the finished product specification
• Provide detailed oral and written information relating to the quality of the product, package and process
• Monitor package, case code, and cap placement
• Ensure that correct fiber, case code and package code are used
• Approve the case code before the production run. Make sure that cases are stacked sequentially and the case code is legible
• Inspect and validate CIP with titrations on Tetra Pak filling machines and UHT to ensure proper cleaning and quality practices
• Ensure that proper safety and quality protocols are being followed
• Ensure that any deviations in package integrity or product quality are properly placed on hold
• Collect incubation samples and place them on the appropriate shelves
• Perform pest control once a week and sanitation inspection on a monthly basis
• Other duties as assigned

Your qualifications:

• Manufacturing related experience
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices

More information:

• Non exempt / hourly position
• Shift 3:00 p.m. -11:30 p.m.
• Monday - Friday

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