Quality Technician I (Manufacturing)

About Us:
Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers--first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Our Core Values:

Diversity and Inclusion at Trilliant and Horseshoe:
We believe talented, great people are the building blocks of our success. We believe in finding the right people, with the right attitude, and providing them with opportunities to excel.

Position Overview:
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for all products manufactured in the plant to ensure the fulfillment of the customer's expectations in terms of quality, cost, and service. Provides effective support for all plant functions to achieve this goal. Proactively complies with all local, state, federal regulations and all corporate/plant policies, rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities:
· Performs all activities associated with testing the physical and performance attributes of test products.
· Maintains current knowledge of accepted methods, specifications, standards, and tolerances.
· Place product that does not meet requirements on hold as needed.
· Evaluates all products, including test results and related information, to make informed decisions on passing, holding, rejecting, dispositioning, or reworking products and takes appropriate action.
· Communicate to the appropriate personnel when product samples do not meet requirements.
· Responsible for accurate and thorough recording of all data and information related to quality.
· Enter product testing/results into a computer system.
· Responsible for complete upkeep and maintenance of these records.
· Responsible for the day-to-day working conditions in the lab. This includes, but is not limited to, cleanliness, orderliness, safety, routine maintenance, sanitation, organization of controls, samples, records, and files.
· Responsible for adhering to food safety, quality, and regulatory policies and procedures; executing duties as outlined in standard operating procedures; and reporting any related concerns to the Production or Quality Supervisor


Qualifications:
· Associated Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field.
· The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
· Previous experience with food processing, manufacturing or packaging required.
· Previous experience with food manufacturing in the quality function preferred.
· Passion for learning about food production and safety
· Team player able to work well with others and contribute to a positive work environment.
· Strong analytical skills, troubleshooting and judgment skills.
· Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and related production and product information systems.
· Desire to work in a fast-paced high growth environment.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.


Hours, Location and Pay:
We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works 5:45am to 6:00pm on a 2-2-3 schedule at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands:
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
· Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:
At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:
· The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
· Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
· Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
· Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
· EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
· If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
· Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
· The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.