JOB STATEMENT: A QA Technician must be familiar with all QA tasks and protocols in order to assure the product produced and bottled by (and/or for) Bronco Wine Company meets Government, Customer and Company specifications. It is imperative that a Lab Technician can operate all lab equipment, assist and train others in its operation, work independently or with minimal supervision after initial training completion. Have the ability to maintain a clean, organized work area, write in a clear, concise manner and maintain a high level of accuracy in all paperwork.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and comply with all ISO9001, HACCP and GMP requirements and processes
• Line preparation, pre-line checks and perform line inspections to monitor production.
• Conduct Audits
• Knowledge of Cellar, Analytical and Production operations as they pertain to the QA Lab
• Collection of micro samples
• Perform incoming packaging material inspections
• Entering and reporting data in the database /logs.
• Approving shipping blends to bottling facilities.
• Hold defective product.
• Communicate and Interact with bottling personnel, bottling supervisors, maintenance and Cellar
• Monitor library samples and maintain the R& D room
• Maintain files of government approvals for vintage wine production labels
• Lab maintenance and cleaning
• Communicate (verbal and/ or written) any areas of concerns
• Perform monthly safety inspections

• Other duties as assigned by the Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required. College degree preferred.
• 1 – 2 years lab experience
• Knowledge and/ or experience in a production environment
• An understanding of English, Math and Science

Knowledge of:

• Familiarity and enforcement with BTQC/ Bronco QA Procedures

• Cellar, Analytical and Production operations as they pertain to the QA Lab
• Familiarity and enforcement of safety rules, PPE, SDS and procedures
• Line Preparation, Pre-Line check, Line checks and Winemaker samples, receiving incoming samples

Ability to:

• Inform lab personnel with respect to primary QA tasks, paperwork and safety regulations
• Spot and prevent potential quality problems
• Conduct lab maintenance and cleaning schedule
• Maintain files and prepare blank forms
• Audit finished product and generate audit reports
• Trouble shoot
• Mutli-task
• Work with minimal supervision
• Strong skills in Microsoft

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently sitting/walking
• Lift up to 40 lbs cases occasionally
• Use hands to grasp, feel, move, reach and/ or assemble

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Limited noise level
• Indoor climate

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Side shield safety glasses, safety vest, head/ear protection and proper footwear when in production facility