Quality Technician – Beverage Manufacturing

Department: Quality, Safety & Environmental

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Indianapolis

Travel Required: None

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Supervisory Requirements: No

Physical Demands: Yes

Language: English Required, Spanish a plus

Schedule: 2-2-3 6am – 6:30pm or 6pm – 6:30am

Join the Team

Manna Beverages is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to help ensure our products meet the highest standards for quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction. This role is responsible for performing laboratory testing, conducting production audits, and supporting compliance with food safety and quality systems throughout the manufacturing process.

What You'll Do

• Conduct laboratory and in-process quality testing of raw materials, syrups, beverages, packaging, and finished products.
• Perform production, packaging, and quality audits to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor critical quality attributes including Brix, pH, carbonation, fill levels, weights, and product appearance.
• Collect and maintain product retention samples and quality records.
• Document test results and communicate quality concerns or deviations to appropriate personnel.
• Support food safety, allergen control, GMP, HACCP, SQF, Kosher, Organic, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Participate in internal audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality management system activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory and work environment.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• Manufacturing, food, beverage, or laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, or food safety systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Why Join Manna Beverages?

• Fast-growing beverage manufacturing environment
• Hands-on laboratory and quality experience
• Exposure to food safety and regulatory programs
• Career growth opportunities within Quality and Operations
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Manna Beverages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.