Quality Assurance Technician 3rd Shift

Nestle Waters North America is the nation's largest bottled water company, with many leading domestic and imported brands sold in the United States and Canada. We invite you to learn more about our unique company culture and explore our many exciting career opportunities by visiting http://careers.nestle-watersna.com EEO/M/F/D/V Nestle Waters North America is an 'Equal Opportunity Employer' and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment. Ice Mountain Water Company, a subsidiary of Nestle Waters of North America Inc. is currently seeking an ambitious and qualified individual for a Third Shift Production Team Member in our Woodridge, IL facility.Job Function/Purpose-Under the direction of the Factory Manager and QA Technician, the incumbent is a working technician who monitors the day-to-day CIP (Cleaning In Place) activities in order to ensure achievement of the quality and performance targets for the factory. The Sanitation Technician communicates daily with the QA Technician about activity and findings.Principle Activities/Duties-- Performing line and process CIP's as per factory schedule.- Performing nightly and weekly sanitation procedures on bottling equipment.- Perform basic water chemistry used to identify concentrations of chemicals that are used in the cleaning and sanitizing of water processing, equipment, and the facility. (Training Available)- Operate sanitizing equipment (foamer and power washers). - Safely handle chemicals that are used in the cleaning and sanitizing of the facility. - Monitor chemical inventory- Perform process water filter back wash per factory schedule.- Monitor micro filtration system and perform integrity test of micro filters after each CIP.- Ensure line set-up for production start-up, including line purge and equipment validation.- Monitor production lines at line start-up to ensure all quality standards are being met per Woodridge SOP's. - Ensure monitoring of post-CIP CCP's: UV system validation and filler loop sanitizer carryover.- Perform equipment validation and ensure work documentation as per Woodridge SOP's.- Keep inventory of parts and pieces of equipment as it relates to sanitation of all factory systems.- Support calibration and operation of pH meter, turbidity meter, conductivity meter, weighing equipment and temperature probes included in the QA Laboratory Internal Control Plan (ICP). - Pull samples for microbiological sampling.- Perform microbiological plating, analysis, and documentation of results on water samples. (Training Available)- Make informed, data driven decisions from microbiological results to direct sanitation activities and frequencies.- Support complaint investigation- Support the coordination of wastewater management program.- Document all work performed as per Nestle Waters requirements.- Problem-solve both independently and in a teamwork setting.- Report activity and communicate efficiently with Production and QA. ' Science/chemical background preferred. General understanding of Manufacturing and of the bottling process, preferred experience with a beverage or food company ' The candidate should be highly motivated and take initiative. ' Candidate must be able to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with other team members. ' Must be able to work in team environment and be able to work with minimal supervision.' Must have good organizational and record keeping skills. ' Individual should have an understanding of process of all line equipment. ' Knowledge of GMP's and Safety policies. ' Ability to use computer programs (Excel and Word). ' Microbiology knowledge, statistical process control, and a technical degree are a plus.' Must demonstrate a positive attitude, encouraging approach, strong work ethic, goal-oriented and decisive nature, and a willingness to take responsibility for actions. Education level: Bachelor Degree preferred; HS Diploma required RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2160350&boardid=749 Company: Nestle Waters North America Location: Woodridge, IL 60505 Job Category: Quality Assurance/Safety Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: Nestle Waters North America Nestlé Waters North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce.