Quality Technician - Third Shift

Join one of the largest bottlers and distributors of the world’s most iconic beverage brands! Swire Coca-Cola is a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America, distributing more than 50 beverage brands and flavors to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Our 8,000+ driven employees work as part of a team that delivers refreshment and believes in winning together.

About the role

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for assuring product conformity and compliance to internal and external quality & food safety standards established by the QA department, Company, and regulatory requirements. This includes conducting various checks and testing of raw, in-process, and finished products.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized quality sampling and analysis during production: organize collected data into an electronic data management system, and report variances and non-conformities to plant management.
• Perform analysis of incoming, in-process, and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures. These tests may include, but are not limited to pH, titratable acidity, brix, organoleptic, carbon dioxide, density, total dissolved solids, microbiological sampling and testing, etc.
• Uphold all safety practices to prevent injury from unsafe work practices and/or conditions. Report all safety hazards or potential hazards to the safety team representative and management.
• Isolate any non-conforming ingredients, raw materials, or finished products and document information according to the Hold work guidelines and SOP.
• Follow all required work instructions, work aids, and forms as they pertain to Quality, Environment, Safety, and Food Safety.
• Understand, monitor, and act accordingly to support: ISO-GFSI compliance, FDA-FSMA regulatory requirements, Food Safety & Quality programs as implemented by the company. This individual has the authority & responsibility to stop production should the product be out of specification and/or observed food safety or compliance breach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene as outlined by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for food processing facilities in CFR (Title 21, part 117) and current company GMP Policies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot water treatment and wastewater treatment systems.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement, lean practices, six sigma, 5S, food safety, environmental, and plant safety programs.
• Pursue excellence and continuously develop technical and personal skills to achieve a plant-wide world-class manufacturing environment.
• Receive and review required documents for High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), crystalline fructose, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and 50% caustic.
• Standardize and calibrate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment, and processes.
• Assist the Quality Assurance management team with any projects as designated.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED) required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a Science-Related Discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of Food Plant Quality Assurance experience required.
• 2+ years of Production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems required.
• Strong analytical, computer, or scientific skills preferred.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to properly understand and relay important safety and quality information.
• Ability to make and keep detailed and complete records.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly or optional pay on demand; overtime opportunities.
• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental, and vision).
• Health Savings Accounts with company match.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care, and physical therapy.
• FREE Employee Assistance Program.
• FREE Safety Shoes annually for most roles.
• Seven (7) company-paid holidays & 3 paid floating holidays.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave, and volunteer time).
• Discounted & free product.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Opportunities to give back directly to the communities and causes you care about.

Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM (Alternating weekends and overtime required as necessary).