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

Bodyarmor; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Plant Quality Assurance Technician (3rd shift, 9p-5:30a) to perform rigorous testing of syrups, packaging, and raw materials to ensure quality standards are met.

You'll use wet chemistry techniques and instruments like pH meters, titrators, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, HPLCs, and ColorQuest systems, document results, and collaborate with production teams to drive continuous improvement while maintaining GMP and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Perform quality testing on syrups, packaged products, raw materials, and water systems.
• Use wet chemistry techniques and lab instrumentation to analyze samples.
• Document and report test results to support production decisions.
• Ensure incoming materials meet specifications and maintain GMP compliance.
• Calibrate equipment and collaborate with production teams on quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality testing of syrups, packaging, and materials.
• Record and report results to guide production decisions.
• Maintain GMP and safety standards in the lab.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with production to address quality issues.

Skills

Testing

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Wet chemistry

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

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

Tools

pH meters

Titrators

Density meters

UV/VIS spectrophotometers

HPLC systems

ColorQuest instruments

Job description

## Plant Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift 9p-5:30a)Apply: US - OH - Columbus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-147065**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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.