QA Technician - Nights

The Coca-Cola Company; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for its Northampton manufacturing facility. The role involves conducting quality tests on raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under time constraints. A full benefits package is offered starting on the first day of employment.

Benefits

Full benefits package starting on day one

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in quality testing or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations.
• Ability to visually identify and recognize material, part, and product defects.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing of ingredients and finished products.
• Conduct environmental sampling and analysis to monitor sanitation.
• Maintain accurate test records and reports.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Data Analysis

Detail-Oriented

Food Safety and Sanitation

Group Problem Solving

Inspecting

Laboratory Instrumentation

Mathematics

Microsoft Office

OSHA Regulations

Quality Control (QC)

Quality Inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate degree or technical college degree

Tools

Refractometer

pH meter

Auto titrator

Density Meter

Turbidity Meter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Northampton

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 5, 2025

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

As the world’s largest beverage company, we produce the highest quality products, which our consumer has come to expect from us. We are currently seeking Technicians to join our manufacturing team in a Quality Assurance role. You’ll be responsible for quality testing of ingredients and finished products to ensure product and package integrity in accordance with standard operating procedures. We’re seeking team-oriented individuals who have a keen eye for the details and have a passion for ensuring the quality of their work.

Shift: 5:45pm – 6:15am(Nights) - $3 shift differential for 3rd shift. 2/2/3 schedule

What You’ll Do for Us

• Perform collection, documentation, and destruction of samples, along with physical, chemical, and microbiological testing of finished products and raw materials. Communicate effectively and thoroughly to management and peers on test results or inspection findings outside of specifications.

• Conduct environmental sampling and analysis to monitor facility sanitation.

• Conduct all laboratory testing with accuracy and integrity and ensures that it is accomplished in compliance with all federal, state, and company policies and procedures.

• Keep accurate, complete, and legible records. Properly amend, identify, and file records, along with conducting clerical duties including copying, filing, faxing, data entry, and document reproduction.

• Safely handle/use chemicals, biological agents, and waste. Potentially including hazardous materials. Read, understand, and maintain material safety data sheets.

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on process equipment and monthly audits on various areas under laboratory control.

• Complete work orders to ensure proper maintenance, verification, calibrations are completed in a timely manner in accord with company, federal and state requirements

• Utilize software including word processing, spreadsheets, and inventory control systems.

• Set-up and calibrate test equipment.

• Monitor all quality checks made by production.

• Keep accurate Q.A. reports daily.

• Operate and perform quality tests on the treated water system.

Qualification & Requirements

• High school diploma , GED equivalen t, Associate degree, or technical college degree .

• 1 + years’ experience in quality testing or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Must be able to maintain a strong level of confidentiality – all formulas are confidential .

• Solid math skills are required along with basic reading and writing skills .

• Must successfully pass Aon (behavioral/personality test) assessment test .

• Ability to demonstrate capability of learning or using b asic lab’s equipment such as: Refractometer, pH meter, Auto titrator , Density Meter, Turbidity Meter .

• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations .

• Comply with all Safety, Environmental, Security, and Good Manufacturing Practice policies.

• Microsoft office experience

• Ability to read equipment operations manuals.

• Ability to visually identify and recognize material, part, and product defects.

• Ability to participate in job development training

• Ability to work in a team environment.

What We Can Do For You

• Experience : W i th a global organization and the opportunity to learn and grow within our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

• B enefits : A full benefits package that starts on day one of employment

• Learning & Development : The ability to learn manufacturing process from a leader in the industry.

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:

Auditing, Communication, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Food Safety and Sanitation, Group Problem Solving, Inspecting, Laboratory Instrumentation, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, OSHA Regulations, Quality Control (QC), Quality Inspections

Pay Range:

$51,480 - $62,920

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.

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.