Assembly Line Quality Control Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr's, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
Bring your flavor!
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Join our team as a Quality Tech at our Beverage Plant!
What you will be doing
Produce and maintain high-quality syrup supply to can and bottle filling line through consistent and accurate batching procedures and support continuous improvement, and First Pass Quality Initiative.
The position will be based in Denver, CO.
Pay rate is $24.80 to $27.00/hour
Main responsibilities
Control Drinks
• Prepare control drinks for each tank of syrup.
• Perform Testing as required, following Analytical Procedures
Laboratory Analysis and support
• Perform lab testing such as Brix, Titratable Acidity Carbonation pH Taste Odor Appearance Net Contents Sodium Content headspace dissolved oxygen HPCL chemicals.
• Perform on -going shelf-life assessments for finished products as scheduled.
• Perform receiving procedures.
• Perform Seam Full and Abbreviated Seam inspections as scheduled.
• Perform Removal Torque testing for PET packaged products as scheduled.
• Participate in Lean and Five S laboratory practices.
• Gather, assemble, and ship out samples as required by outside customers.
• Gather, assemble, and store retention and ongoing shelf-life samples as scheduled.
• Perform lab start up and shut down procedures.
• Report any compromised ingredients, significant spills, or out of standard conditions to
Microbiological Testing
• Gather, prepare, and plate raw materials, work in progress and finished product.
• Samples follow specific microbial testing SOP and document on appropriate process.
• Control forms.
• Swab process equipment and run ATP swabs as instructed on specific SOP's and
• Document on appropriate process control forms.
Calibration
• Monitor and document equipment calibration and maintenance.
Water Treatment
• Run backwash of carbon filtration units.
• Run backwash of green sand filtration units.
• Perform Free Chlorine and Alkalinity testing where applicable.
• Perform Iron residual testing, where applicable.
• Perform RO pre-treatment and sodium metabisulfite residual.
• Monitor and maintain water treatment chemicals.
Break Relief Duties
• While relieving Syrup Technician, make a tank(s) of syrup, scale up next batch and fill the ingredient bins/carts.
• While relieving fellow Can/Bottle Line Technicians perform routine line checks, prepare control drinks, and perform change overs as they are due.
Other Skills/Abilities
• Participate in continuous process improvement and RCA processes as directed.
• Rotate chilled and ambient concentrates and ingredients when new lots arrive, ensuring FIFO.
• Maintain proper lot rotation and organization when pulling raw materials and concentrates from the warehouse and address spills or compromised packages promptly.
What we are searching for.
We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional relevant certifications are a plus.
• Three years' experience in quality assurance or a similar role in food production is preferred.
• Strong mindfulness and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Flexibility to work the specified shift and occasionally on weekends if required.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Able to multi-task in fast paced environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in window-based PC programs.
• Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.
• Knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety preferred.
What is it like at Albertsons?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any users. If you want to contact us about our website's accessibility or need help completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269.
About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
About the Team
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.