Quality Control Technician

Coca Colahighcountry; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health, dental and

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is hiring a Quality Control Technician to ensure product integrity and maintain company standards within the Operations team. You will conduct routine testing, manage inventory of raw materials, and support sanitation and calibration activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety procedures, proper documentation, and collaboration with team members to uphold quality and efficiency across production lines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Food or chemical industry experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word is expected.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Test syrup and water to ensure they meet KORE requirements.
• Inventory raw materials to prep for production.
• Evaluate sanitation effectiveness and address deficiencies.
• Set up equipment and prepare for use.
• Read, understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Conduct product testing as required.
• Oversee calibration program.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Operate equipment

MSDS literacy

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Planning & organizing

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Coca-Cola, with its many brands, has been recognized and enjoyed by people around the world for over a century. Founded in 1956, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is a family owned, regional Bottler serving portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Every day we honor our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect through encouraging our team members to develop, grow and serve. Together we become more effective and productive… in life and work.

Refresh your career and join us in refreshing the world!

• Hourly pay for the Quality Control Technician role is $20.00 per hour.
• Robust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options!
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees
• 401K With Employer Match
• Product Discounts
• Much more!

What will you do as a Quality Control Technician?

As part of the Operations Team, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for quality control functions including inventory control and auditing to assure company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. The QC Technician conducts product age studies as required by company’s standard operating procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Test syrup and water to ensure they meet KORE requirements.
• Understand mixing instructions and requirements.
• Inventory raw materials to prep for production.
• Evaluate sanitation effectiveness and respond to emerging deficiencies.
• Set up equipment in preparation for use by manually lifting and moving equipment and/or chemicals and/or concentrates.
• Assess and rectify problems on all equipment.
• Read, understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Conduct product testing as required by KORE.
• Oversight of calibration program.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and processes.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices and safety standards.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate various equipment.
• Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ability to read, write, and keep records.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Leadership – Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well; accept feedback.
• Communication – Ability to effectively, clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing.
• Decision Making – Display willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices.
• Enthusiasm – Ability to bring energy to the day to day as well as long-term tasks and plans.
• Judgment – Display willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning & Organizing – Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Reliability – Demonstrate regular attendance and availability to staff and management.
• Safety & Security – Promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials property.
• Honesty, Trust & Respect – Must be seen as truthful and credible and exhibit respectful behavior in all actions representing the company.
• Training skills

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED, minimum.
• Food or chemical industry work experience preferred.
• Forklift certification a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good computer skills including literacy with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• New Hire Orientation
• Company’s Inter-Active Safety Training
• Diversity & Harassment Training
• Spill training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work in a manufacturing environment; sustained posture in a standing position for prolonged periods of time.
• Work involves walking, talking and hearing, lifting over 50 lbs, and using hands to handle, feel or operate objects. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus when using computer terminal.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• As required with regard to hazardous materials and operations. May include protection from hazardous chemicals, cuts, or damage to hearing or vision.
• Hearing protection dependent on specified areas.
• Face shield and gloves mandatory while filling CO2.
• Hair nets if working on open container end of the lines.
• Safety glasses
• Steel/ceramic toed boots with slip resistant sole.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately high due to manufacturing and/or warehousing equipment in operation.
• Some areas are slippery due to the production process.
• Warehouse area has heavy forklift travel.

This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company High country is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, requires pre-employment drug testing for all applicable positions and adheres to an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace.