Lead Quality Assurance Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida in Jacksonville is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Technician to conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and finished goods throughout the production process. This 3rd shift role runs 9:00pm–5:30am and requires strong attention to detail, accurate record keeping, and prior production or lab experience.

You will contribute to ensuring product quality on packaging lines, with competitive benefits including wellness plans, 401(k) with match,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of production/manufacturing experience or 2+ years in a lab technician role.
• Ability to read, write and keep records.
• Prior blending experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze syrup beverage and/or water attributes.
• Audit container rinsers, air blowers, filters and coders to ensure proper operations.
• Conduct package quality inspection and quality audits and isolate product that does not meet standards.
• Receive and test CO2 and all raw materials prior to production process.
• Maintain highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in science (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Who We Are:

• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
• Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
• In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
• 401K program with healthy company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is looking for a Lead Quality Assurance Technician based out of our Jacksonville location. We're currently looking for 3rd shift, working 9:00pm-5:30am.

What You Will Do:

As a Coke Florida Lead Quality Assurance Technician, you will be responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials and finished goods during the entire production process.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze syrup beverage and/or water attributes
• Audit container rinsers, air blowers, filters and coders to ensure proper operations
• Conduct package quality inspection and quality audits and isolate product that does not meet standards
• Receive and test CO2 and all raw materials prior to production process
• Maintain highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination

For this role, you will need:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of prior production/manufacturing experience or 2+ years relevant lab technician experience
• Ability to read, write and keep records
• Prior blending experience

Additional Qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

• Food/beverage industry experience a plus
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in science related field preferred
• Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.