Quality Assurance Specialist

Position: Quality Assurance Specialist I
Description:

Quality Assurance Technician
Bill Rate Range: #####-#####
Location;
Apopka, FL

shift- 8 am-4:30 pm plus some overtime

The Coca-Cola Company is currently seeking Technician to join our Apopka, FL Pilot Plant team in a Quality Assurance role. We're seeking a team-oriented individual who has a keen eye for the details and who would like to support the organization as we expand upward in new and exciting ways.
What You'll Do for Us

• Accountable for identifying, developing, and cataloging standard operating procedures based on gap assessments and new processes. Accountability includes, but is not limited to, SOPs related to:

• Cleaning and Sanitation

• Nonconforming product

• Allergen control

• Product release

• Occupational Safety

• Environmental

• Perform the quality inspection functions for finished products to assure product quality and package integrity is within specifications.

• Perform all documentation associated with quality checks and data entry.

• Set-up and calibrate test equipment and prepare testing reagents.

• Perform all required microbiological testing.

• Ensure that all tasks are performed toward achieving the safety, quality & service initiatives.

• Manage skill matrices and be accountable for training and coaching the organization toward compliance, including thorough job-specific inductions for new associates

• Lead and perform internal audits to detect gaps on operations, procedures, etc.

• Monitor inventory of supplies and order materials/supplies as required.

• Lead the Food Safety Team and ensure all SOP, checklists and meetings are documented and reviewed by the Food Safety Team Members.

• Place product and raw materials on hold and complete hold notifications as required.

• Inspect incoming materials and place any non-conformance or damaged material on hold.

• Operate and perform quality tests on the treated water system.

• Complies with all Food Safety/Security policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Qualification & Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Science or related field is preferred.

• 1- 3 years' experience in quality testing / aseptic manufacturing are strongly preferred

• Must be able to maintain a strong level of confidentiality - all projects are confidential

• Solid math skills are required along with basic reading and writing skills

• Ability to move at least 65 lbs. a distance of 5 feet and stand and perform repetitive motions for extended periods (2 hours) are required

• Must be able to safely operate a forklift

• Basic knowledge of the lab's equipment such as:
Refractometer, pH meter, Auto titrator, Density Meter, Turbidity Meter are required

• Knowledge of OSHA Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and an understanding of the control of Hazardous Energy are needed

• Must possess knowledge of sanitation and food handling standards or GMP preferred

• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations
What We Can Do For You

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Experience:

With a global organization and the opportunity to learn and grow within our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

• Learning & Development:
The ability to learn manufacturing process from a leader in the industry.

Skills:

Auditing, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Food Safety and Sanitation, Forklift License, Inspecting, Laboratory Instrumentation, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Quality Control (QC), Quality Inspections