Night Shift Quality Technician

Swire Coca-Cola is a family‑owned bottling company that has been serving consumers for 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 across 13 states.

Schedule:

4:30 PM – 3:00 AM, Monday‑Friday

Job Level: 1

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

• Perform standardized quality sampling and analysis during production, organize collected data into the 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, including tests such as 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, and food safety & quality programs implemented by the company. The technician has the authority and responsibility to stop production should the product be out of specification or a food‑safety compliance breach is observed.
• 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.

• High School Diploma (or GED) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a science‑related discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of food plant quality assurance required.
• 2+ years of production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrate proficiency in quality systems.
• Strong analytical, computer or scientific skills preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory 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.

• Competitive wages paid bi‑weekly or optional pay on demand; overtime opportunities.
• Health coverage (three 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 company‑paid holidays and three paid floating holidays.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time).
• Discounted and free product.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

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 characteristics. Swire Coca‑Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

After a conditional offer, candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment screening, including a criminal background check, drug screening and, for certain roles, a motor‑vehicle record review. Screening results are evaluated fairly in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.