Quality Technician in Cincinnati, Ohio at Impact Beverage

Quality Control Technician

Company Introduction: Impact Beverage provides scalability to the world’s fastest growing beverage brands. As this market has grown rapidly, so has Impact Beverage. We are a beverage manufacturing and warehousing company known for an innovative business model and dynamic company culture. Our team at Impact Beverage is open-minded about continuous improvement and embraces technology to help make our products exceed customer expectations.

Job Overview The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing quality checks, sampling, and product testing to ensure beverage products meet internal specifications and external compliance standards. This role supports production activities with a focus on consistency, traceability, and food safety. Technicians work in collaboration with the Quality, Packaging, Blending, and Maintenance departments to uphold operational standards and continuous improvement.

Reports To: Quality Supervisor/Team Leader

Benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits • 401K retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match, no vesting period (eligible after 6 months of employment) • Paid vacation and paid designated holidays • On-site Impact Food Hall with health-conscious lunch provided 3x per week • Wellness program benefit • Adoption assistance benefit • Childcare assistance benefit • Community service assistance benefit • And more+

Responsibilities:

Product Testing & Documentation
Collect samples and perform analytical tests from pre-production to finished goods
Operate lab equipment (pH Meter, Seam Scanner, PU Meter, c-DGM, c-TPOS,
Density Meter, qPCR, HPLC, etc.)
Accurately record results via paper logs, SAP, tablets, and desktop systems
Escalate deviations to quality or production leads promptly

Process & Compliance Support
Conduct line audits (seams, fill volume, oxygen pickup) and GMP/sanitation checks
Assist with new QC procedures and product validations
Maintain sensory tracking logs and product archive

Lab Maintenance
Calibrate and maintain lab instruments
Ensure lab is clean, organized, and audit-ready
Support inventory tracking and supply restock

Team Training & Communication
Communicate with production to resolve quality issues
Train staff on testing methods and quality expectations
Support sensory panel execution and off-flavor training

Required Qualifications:
1+ year experience in laboratory, quality, food safety, or beverage manufacturing
preferred
Degree in a science-related field (Biology, Food Science, Chemistry) preferred
21 years of age or older
Previous experience using lab instrumentation a plus
Strong attention to detail and documentation
Good communication and time management skills
Proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement
Comfortable working in a production/lab hybrid environment
Ability to follow SOPs and respond to dynamic production environments

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 165lbs
Work at height or in confined spaces when needed
Operate hand tools and execute repetitive motions
Stand, crouch, and move throughout production/lab areas
Wear appropriate PPE as required by task

Disclaimer:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.