Quality Technician; Union

Overview

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, with benefits for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly;
  Overtime opportunities
• Health coverage (2 medical options, dental and vision)
• Health Savings Accounts with 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

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola offers opportunities to give back to communities and causes you care about. Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

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. Our 8,000+ driven employees work to deliver refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Pay: $21.84 - $33.60 / Hr

Location:

Bellevue, WA plant
Job Level: 1

Schedule:

MUST be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Shift

In this role you will be responsible for monitoring, conducting various checks and testing of raw, in-process and finished products/processes to confirm compliance with 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 outlined by 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, and 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 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.
• Standardize 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 a plant-wide world-class manufacturing environment.

• 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 QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials.

Base pay range is $21.84 - $33.60 / Hr plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.

Employees and families offered Medical, Dental, Vision; union pension with employer contributions;
Sick pay, holidays, and vacation benefits are described in the company policy. Pre-employment screening includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and, for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review. Screening results are evaluated fairly and in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected…