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

The Coca-Cola Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company’s Flagship Market, Coca-Cola North America, is seeking a Quality Technician to perform testing of raw materials, packaging, and manufactured goods to meet quality standards.

You will use wet chemistry techniques and instruments such as pH meters, titrators, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, HPLCs, and ColorQuest systems, document results, and collaborate with production teams to drive continuous improvement.

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality testing on syrups, packaged products, raw materials, and water systems to ensure standards.
• Perform analyses using wet chemistry techniques and lab instrumentation (pH, titration, UV/Vis, HPLC).
• Document, interpret, and report test results to support production decisions.
• Verify incoming raw materials meet specifications before use in manufacturing.
• Maintain GMP and safety requirements; calibrate equipment for accuracy.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality testing

Laboratory techniques

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

pH meters

Titrators

UV/Vis spectrophotometer

HPLC

Density meter

ColorQuest system

Job description

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.