Quality Assurance Relief Technician

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Memphis, TN seeks a Quality Assurance Relief Technician to deliver daily syrup blends and oversee sample collection for sensory tests. You will sanitize equipment, calibrate lab instruments, and enter data per LDMS procedures.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, microbial control, and maintaining testing records while supporting manufacturing with flexible shifts and a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of work experience.
• Experience in a lab or manufacturing setting preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily blend delivery per production schedules and manufacture syrup batches.
• Coordinate sample collection for sensory tests and ensure product quality per specs.
• Perform CIP/ aseptic sanitation and maintain calibration of lab equipment.
• Maintain and document testing records in the Lab Data Management System.
• Conduct water treatment quality tests and manage quality holds for investigations.

Skills

HPLC

Gas Chromatography

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory environment

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Manufacturing experience

Aseptic techniques

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LDMS

Job description

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Pay Range: $30.29 - $32.62 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 1st shift, 3am - 3:30pm, with a 2, 2, 3 rotation.

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Job Overview

The Quality Assurance Relief Technician will execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements; through the manufacturing of syrup batches using raw materials including water, sugar, and concentrate. This role will coordinate the collection of product samples in preparation for sensory tests, and ensure all equipment is sanitized to prevent microbiological contamination of products, per company quality specifications and regulatory requirements; perform water treatment tests, calibrate and maintain lab instruments; perform required data entry per record of completion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements according to production schedules; through the manufacturing of syrup batches from raw materials, including water, sugar, and concentrate; ensure adherence to the company quality assurance specification requirements
• Coordinate the collection of product samples in preparation for sensory tests performed by panelists to ensure adherence to the company sensory requirements and perform tests to ensure product; package quality of finished beverage products are following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements
• Perform external and internal or Clean in Place (CIP) sanitation on production lines following the Company Quality Assurance Sanitation Policy; ensure proper aseptic techniques are used for microbial sample collections; ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations; maintain water treatment equipment
• Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy
• Maintain testing and calibration records and result through data entry into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS)
• Perform water treatment quality tests following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements
• Create quality holds on finished beverage products for containment and investigation when quality test results do not meet specification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures
• Understanding of a laboratory environment and practices preferred
• Basic math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) Technology
• Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques
• Basic computer skills and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multitask
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs unless specified otherwise by a CBA
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift, up to 25lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1-3 years of work experience
• Hands-on Microsoft Excel experience
• Manufacturing experience

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.