Quality Assurance Relief Technician

Coca-Cola Consolidated; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in West Memphis is seeking a Quality Assurance Relief Technician to execute daily blend deliveries and oversee sample collection for sensory tests, ensuring sanitation and GMP compliance on production lines.

You will calibrate lab equipment, maintain water-treatment systems, and record results in the Lab Data Management System, supporting regulatory requirements and product quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of work experience preferred.
• Understanding of a laboratory environment preferred.
• Basic math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily blend requirements per production schedules.
• Coordinate sample collection for sensory tests and product quality.
• Perform CIP sanitation and maintain GMP compliance.
• Calibrate lab equipment and maintain water treatment systems.
• Enter data into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS) and record results.

Skills

Basic math

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Excel skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HPLC

GC

LDMS

Job description

Locations: West Memphis

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

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

Requisition ID: 264951

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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

Work Environment

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.