Beverage QA Lab Technician — Quality & Compliance

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, water, packaging, and raw materials throughout production. The role supports product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental monitoring in a fast-paced plant environment.

The Laboratory Technician will perform microbiological and chemical analyses, maintain EMP records, and document results while collaborating with QA leadership to

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of general work experience required; QA, laboratory, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic lab, water-quality, and microbiological testing; record results accurately.
• Experience with environmental monitoring, swab collection, or microbiological samples preferred.
• Experience using SAP or an ERP system preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality-control processes preferred.
• Ability to read SDSs and safely handle lab chemicals and materials.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials as required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and document laboratory analyses of syrup, beverage, and water attributes according to approved procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the water treatment system to ensure water quality meets production and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine water-treatment testing and report deviations.
• Perform microbiological testing of finished products, raw materials, water, and environmental samples per procedures.
• Collect, prepare, incubate, evaluate, and document microbiological samples and results.
• Maintain EMP records and communicate findings to QA leadership.
• Support investigation and corrective actions related to microbiological results and quality deviations.
• Inspect container rinsers, air blowers, filters, and coding equipment for proper operation.
• Conduct package-quality inspections and routine quality audits.
• Identify, document, and isolate nonconforming product per site procedures.
• Receive and test CO2, HFCS, nitrogen, and other incoming raw materials.
• Complete SAP transactions on time, including receipts, holds, inspections, releases, and inventory adjustments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and related documentation.
• Follow GMPs, food-safety procedures, safety requirements, and quality-system standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and production environment.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to QA leadership and production personnel.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives related to product quality and process performance.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Communication skills

Educación

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in science (related field)

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, water, packaging, and raw materials throughout production. The role supports product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental monitoring in a fast-paced plant environment.

The Laboratory Technician will perform microbiological and chemical analyses, maintain EMP records, and document results while collaborating with QA leadership to