Job Description
Position Summary
Provide and ensure Quality Services operational support during production process. Validate compliance to product specifications and adherence to GMP's through routine and advanced chemical analyses and sampling on wines, juices, concentrates, spirits, and other Company products. Confirm compliance of the facility through process and site audits. Communicate with and provide feedback to production team members to facilitate process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Job will be primarily outside performing analyses and sampling in the tank farm and production areas
- Assists in the development, implementation and updating of lab standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Assists in monitoring and maintaining lab inventories
- Be able to identify if instruments and equipment are performing as intended
- Keeps clear, concise, and accessible records of all lab data. Inputs analysis data into Corporate System Database.
- Prepare, maintain, and distribute required reports and records
- Performs lab analyses with accuracy, precision, timeliness and in accordance with SOPs
- Perform accurate sampling on product tanks, production lines, water systems and air in production environments.
- Maintain lab and equipment cleanliness in a safe, sanitary working environment.
- Adhere to and promote safety in accordance with policies and procedures. Report issues to Supervisor in a timely manner
- Display teamwork among other laboratory staff and all winery personnel.
- Cross-train on other lab duties
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
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Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in science-related field preferred
- Zero to two years lab experience preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Must be able to recognize potential problems that require solutions to be found at a higher level
- Basic writing and mathematical skills
- Basic skill level in using computer applications (Excel, Work, Outlook)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Able to work a flexible schedule with overtime as requested, including weekends and off shifts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of microbiology and chemistry wine analysis
- Knowledge of analytical procedures and equipment
- Familiarity with sampling methodology/protocols
- Knowledge of various wine types
- Previous winery experience
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Perform tasks of a repetitious nature, ability to change job priorities and the need for speed, accuracy, and precision to ensure highest quality standards.
- Works outdoors/indoors.
- Works in high places.
- Frequent climbing of ladders and stairs.
- Work on wet surfaces.
- Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.
- Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic.
- Must be able to move up to 55lbs.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location
Madera, California
Additional Locations
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Operations and Production
The salary range for this role is:
$21.52 - $32.28
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).
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