Wis-Pak, Inc.

Quality Assurance Lab Technician (3rd Shift) - Mankato, MN

Wis-Pak, Inc.  •  Mankato, MN (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Location:

Mankato, MN

Shift/Work Schedule:

9:30pm-6:00am, Monday-Friday

Pay range:

$24.60/hr + $1.75 Shift Differential

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store. Did you know you get a discount on your favorites if you work for us?

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(K) with Profit Sharing
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll work closely with your team to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality. You’ll be involved in both lab testing and blending operations, playing an important role in every step of the production process.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of technical work, teamwork, and staying active throughout the day.

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What You'll Do:

  • Receive, organize, and manage raw materials in inventory
  • Transport ingredients and prepare blends according to established procedures
  • Mix syrup ingredients and run control tests to ensure quality and consistency
  • Unload liquid sweetener deliveries safely and efficiently
  • Prepare and sanitize equipment, including batch tanks and production lines
  • Perform laboratory testing, including bacteriology, CO₂, and HPLC testing
  • Monitor and troubleshoot production processes, making adjustments when needed
  • Maintain accurate records, logs, and test results
  • Support water treatment systems, including RO monitoring and backwashing
  • Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and GMP standards at all times
  • Keep your work area clean, organized, and audit-ready
  • Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors

What You'll Bring:

  • Has a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Is comfortable with basic math and working with chemicals
  • Communicates well and can follow both written and verbal instructions
  • Has computer experience (helpful, but not required)
  • Is able to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 55 lbs regularly and up to 75–100 lbs occasionally
  • Can stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs throughout the shift
  • Is open to working overtime as needed (up to 64 hours per week)
  • Enjoys learning, problem-solving, and working as part of a team
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
  • Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.

Wis-Pak, Inc.

About Wis-Pak, Inc.

Wis-Pak, Inc. was founded to provide a centralized supply of canned soft drink products to its owners, Pepsi-Cola Franchise bottlers.

On June 26, 1969, Watertown, Wisconsin was chosen as the site for a 64,000 square foot facility and Continental Can was selected as the prime supplier of canning equipment. Construction began in September of 1969. Wis-Pak has since become one of the largest and most successful cooperative companies in the soft drink industry with eight filling plants, a transportation company, a beverage brands company and a company for centralized administration.

In 1987 Wis-Pak created and launched the first Wis-Pak brand, Klarbrunn Sparkling. First to the market and fresh from the start, Klarbrunn sparkling water paved the way with its simplistic, naturally flavored bubbly water. Since the launch of Klarbrunn Wis-Pak has successfully launched over seven additional brands. The newest brand, BUBBL’R antioxidant sparkling water, is another first to the market better for you beverage filling consumers needs one sip at a time.

Wis-Pak is owned by 35 Shareholders, representing 65 Pepsi-Cola franchises. Shareholder franchises cover parts of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Watertown, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1969
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