Plant Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift 9p-5:30a)

0101 Coca-Cola North America; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

The Coca-Cola North America is seeking a Quality Technician to perform testing of raw materials, packaging, and manufactured products to ensure quality standards are met.

You will use wet chemistry and instruments such as pH meters, titrators, UV/Vis, HPLCs, and ColorQuest to analyze samples and report results to support production decisions and maintain product integrity. This role requires lifting up to 60 lbs and long hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; related science degree preferred.
• Specialized training in HACCP, GMP, or food safety systems desirable.
• Ability to move and lift up to 60 lbs; extended hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality testing on syrups, packaged products, raw materials, and water systems.
• Perform analyses using wet chemistry techniques and laboratory instrumentation.
• Document, interpret, and report test results to support production decisions.
• Monitor incoming raw materials to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain GMP and safety requirements; calibrate equipment for accuracy.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and drive improvements.

Skills

Quality testing

Wet chemistry

GMP compliance

Laboratory techniques

Documentation/reporting

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in Food Science/Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology

Tools

pH meters

titrators

density meters

UV/Vis spectrophotometers

HPLCs

ColorQuest systems

Job description

Job Description Summary: It’s an extremely exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s Flagship Market, Coca-Cola North America! We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of everything we do! As a Quality Technician you will be responsible for performing various testing of raw materials, packaging, and manufactured goods to ensure Company’s specification and quality standards are met.

Position-Related Duties and Key Job Functions

• Conduct rigorous quality testing on syrups, packaged products, raw materials, and water systems to ensure full compliance with The Coca-Cola Company’s quality standards.
• Perform analyses using wet chemistry techniques and advanced laboratory instrumentation, including pH meters, titrators, density meters, UV/VIS spectrophotometers, HPLCs, and ColorQuest systems.
• Document, interpret, and report test results to support production decisions and maintain product integrity.
• Monitor and verify incoming raw materials meet company specifications before use in manufacturing.
• Maintain GMP and safety requirements; calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and facilitate continuous improvement.

Education and Additional Qualifications

• High school diploma; General Education Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field ideal Specialized training in HACCP, GMP, or food safety systems highly desirable

Additional Requirements

• Possess ability to move and lift material weighing up to 60 lbs. and push or pull force of 80lbs. Subject to working extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

• Pay Range: United States: 54,101 - 66,123 USD Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
• Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Columbus
• Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No
• Job Posting End Date: October 14, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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.

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