Lead QA Technician - Microbiology & Sanitation (2nd Shift)

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC seeks a Quality Assurance Technician, Lead (2nd Shift) in Fort Worth, TX to lead sanitation and QA activities, ensuring Master Sanitation Program compliance and microbiology sampling accuracy.

You will mentor team members, oversee audits, and report KPIs while coordinating corrective actions and maintaining ISO/USDA/FDA standards in a beverage manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of food microbiology program experience required; beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Training in food microbiology including sampling techniques, plating techniques, plate reading, and overall good practices in microbiology; actual demonstrated working experience may replace training.
• Experience working within an ISO management system or USDA/FDA environment required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an auditing or inspecting against organizational standards role; ISO Auditor Certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; SAP experience noted.
• Experience with statistical analysis preferred.
• Experience in training others required.
• Ability to interact with multiple levels of leadership, generate clear and concise written reports, and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the applicable Quality Manuals/Policies.
• Responsible for development, support, implementation and maintenance of QA Department's part in ISO systems (Food Safety, Safety, Quality and Environmental).
• Responsible for selecting sites for weekly pre-operational inspection.
• Maintain laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Manuals.
• Responsible for inventorying and submitting purchase requests for Micro related laboratory supplies.
• Perform CCNA proficiency test for microbiological analysis when required.
• Responsible for preparing microbiological test media aseptically.
• Responsible for training new QA techs on microbiological analysis including sample collection, dilutions, plating, reading and aseptic techniques.
• Responsible for verification of Daily incubator temperatures.
• Responsible for conducting research and special projects as required.
• Keep QA Supervisor, Lead Lab Tech and Production Supervisor informed on quality issues during shift.
• Assist with announced & unannounced audits.
• Maintain flexible schedule to meet business needs.
• Communicate daily/weekly microbiological results to management.
• Track, monitor, and implement preventive maintenance of QA equipment.
• Complete train the trainer course and perform training as necessary.
• Demonstrate understanding of Infinity QS SPC system and troubleshoot Infinity software.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot water treatment system as necessary.
• Collect and submit water samples for THMs, monthly sodium analysis and annual water testing.
• Ensure Master Sanitation Schedule is followed for assigned QA areas.
• Comply with all Company Food Safety, Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Standards, including GMP.
• Comply with all Company Safety policies and Standards; proper safety attire required.

Skills

Auditing experience

Report writing

Leadership interaction

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Food Science / Technical Engineering / Continuous Improvement/Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

SAP

Job description

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC seeks a Quality Assurance Technician, Lead (2nd Shift) in Fort Worth, TX to lead sanitation and QA activities, ensuring Master Sanitation Program compliance and microbiology sampling accuracy.

You will mentor team members, oversee audits, and report KPIs while coordinating corrective actions and maintaining ISO/USDA/FDA standards in a beverage manufacturing setting.