Quality Technician (Union)

About the role

Join one of the largest bottlers and distributors of the world’s most iconic beverage brands! Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond.

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are 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 and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for monitoring, conducting various checks and testing of; raw, in process and finished products/processes confirming compliance to quality & food safety standards as established by the QA department, internal and regulatory requirements while adhering to standardized company policies and practices.

• 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
• Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene as outline by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for food processing facilities in CFR (Title 21, part 117) and current company GMP Policies
• Perform standardized quality sampling & checks during production; organize collected data into electronic logbooks, databases, and report variances and non-conformities to plant management
• 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.
• Perform analysis of incoming, in process and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures.
• Standardized and calibrate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment and processes
• Assist the Quality Assurance management team with any projects as designated
• 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 plant-wide world class manufacturing environment

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree in science related field preferred
• 2+ years’ experience of Food Plant Quality Assurance
• 5+ years of production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly
• Overtime opportunities
• Health coverage (2 medical options, dental and vision)
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• Retirement Plan
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care & physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Safety Shoes annually for most roles
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, disability leave)
• Discounted & free product
• Opportunities for career advancement

Pay and Schedule

Pay: $22.49 - $34.60 / Hr. Schedule: MUST be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift

Base pay range is $22.49 to $34.60 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.