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Diageo

Quality Technician - 2ND Shift

Plainfield, IL

Job Description :

Additional Job Description

The Quality/Food Safety Team is responsible for supporting the Production Team in ensuring that Diageo's products are produced in compliance with TTB and Company regulations, and that these products meet the expectations of our discerning consumer base! This role will play a key role in delivering on the quality and food safety commitments of the organization in ensuring that Diageo's high standards are maintained. As a secondary function, they will be expected to gain an understanding of the calibration, maintenance and basic repair of the testing equipment applied for quality analysis in the laboratory and in production. They will also be expected to contribute their technical expertise to solve problems for the plant operations and participate in cross-functional work-teams!

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This position will work closely with the other shift Quality/ Food Safety Technician and Operations Team Members to support in the accurate analysis of our products and ingredients through the use of testing equipment. This will require them to be able to quickly analyze a problem and provide timely remedies to ensure a continuous flow of production. The ability to multi-task and prioritize their workload is critical to being successful in this role.

Purpose of Role:

As a part of the plant Quality team, this role is responsible for ensuring that production maintains the established standards and quality control systems outlined by Diageo to safely produce quality cases of our various distilled products that meet Diageo's commercially accepted criteria. As a vital member of the team, this specific position will focus primarily on:
  • Providing quality leadership on the shift
  • Performing microbiological testing of water, distilled products and ingredients.
  • Performing process audits to be responsible for compliance to Global Risk Management and North American Standards
  • Performing inspections of raw materials to ensure conformance to product specifications
  • Performing sensory analysis of in process products, finished products and ingredients
  • Performing analytical testing on in process products, finished products and ingredients to ensure adherence to product specifications


Key Outputs:
  • Development, implementation and maintenance of an asset care program for testing equipment that covers maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement.
  • Document procedures to ensure consistency in the use and operation of test equipment Define the requirements and train Quality/Food Safety Technicians to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.
  • Perform microbiological testing and analysis in accordance with Company defined protocols
  • Provide Quality/Food Safety Technician coverage as required Assist Operations with rollout and compliance of food safety items in Infinity QS (PM's, startup checklists, OPRP's, etc.)
  • Food Safety Inspection Program (closing of findings, communication of findings, preventative actions)
  • Active participation (self-directed) on the Food Safety Team
  • Manage color coding program (right tools, right places, ordering of replacements, etc.)
  • GMP inspections - weekly
  • ISO Audit participation and preparation
  • Track/Update/Communicate food safety issues (to Operations and Leadership Team)
  • Deliver on Quality/Food Safety objectives as assigned


Qualifications and Experience Required:
  • Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory or in a plant environment
  • Ability to analyze issues and provide logical resolutions
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Strong organization skills
  • Ability to multi-task Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus
  • Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is beneficial.


Worker Type :
Regular

Primary Location:
Lincolnway

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :
2024-04-03
Salary Range:

Minimum Salary:
$60638
Maximum Salary:
$101063
At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role's primary location.

Client-provided location(s): Plainfield, IL, USA
Job ID: Diageo-JR1095507
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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