The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. It’s an exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s flagship market. We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do!

As a Quality Technician you will be responsible to perform various testing of raw materials, packaging, and manufactured goods to ensure Company’s specification and quality standards are met.

Shift/Hours: Position will have a base time of 700am - 330pm with the flexibility to shift 4 hours forward and back to provide coverage for vacations.

Position-Related Functions and Key Job Duties

• Perform inspection of ingredients, products, and packaging materials to verify weight, density, stress, dimensions, torque, strength, etc.
• Prepare beverages as well as conduct taste and odor tests in accordance with sensory guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize tanks utilizing technology (e.g., computer-guided processes).
• Manually clean equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Operate sit-down forklift to perform quality-related job functions.
• Maintain cleanliness in department and work area.
• Promote Lab Safety while operating Laboratory/Analytical Instrumentation
• Perform troubleshooting to ensure technical specifications are within set parameters.
• Measure instrument variation and apply corrections to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Conduct peer training of new associates.
• Cross train to provide support for other manufacturing functions.
• Facilitate QA checks of the water filtration/systems.
• Responsible for conducting and participating in GMP and system audits.
• Complete training in Food Safety Regulations (i.e., company, local, national, and international food safety regulations)

Education and Qualifications

• High School or General Education Diploma
• Minimum 2 years position related experience
• Work performing Quality/Inspection detail in various industries to include but not limited to Food/Beverage Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Chemical and Product Supply, Healthcare, Food Service Kitchens, Produce or Meat Retail Outlets

Additional Requirements

• Move and lift material weighing 55 pounds to distances of 10 feet or better.
• Must possess ability to push and pull force of 80lbs.
• Subject to working extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Will perform physical tasks such as kneeling, bending, stretching etc.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods in extreme temperatures.
• Will be expected to perform all other duties as assigned to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of products, processes, and work environment.
• Able to work independently.
• Microbiology experienced preferred including plating/reading, data analysis (trends), troubleshooting / identifying root cause of micro issues, bacteria identification, aseptic technique
• Effective planning and time management skills
• This position will have a base time of 700am - 330pm with the flexibility to shift 4 hours forward and back to help cover for vacations