Quality Technician 2nd Shift

Swire Coca-Cola, USA; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product conformity and compliance with quality and food safety standards. This role involves conducting tests on raw and finished products, monitoring plant sanitation, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Join a team that values excellence and offers opportunities for career advancement while making a direct impact on the quality of beloved beverage brands. If you have a passion for quality assurance and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

FREE virtual primary care

FREE Employee Assistance Program

FREE Safety Shoes annually

Paid time off (vacation, sick time, etc.)

Discounted & free product

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement

Seven paid holidays & three floating holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Food Plant Quality Assurance required.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality sampling and analysis during production.
• Conduct tests on raw, in-process, and finished materials.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Skills

Quality Assurance Systems

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Science Related Discipline

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Data Management Systems

Job description

Quality Technician 2nd Shift

Tempe VAF, 1850 W. Elliot Road, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America
Req #19953

Monday, April 14, 2025

Join one of the largest bottlers and distributors of the world's most iconic beverage brands!

Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola (enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits):

• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly or optional pay on demand; Overtime opportunities


• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision)


• Health Savings Accounts w/company match


• 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match


• FREE virtual primary care, acute care & physical therapy


• FREE Employee Assistance Program


• FREE Safety Shoes annually for most roles


• Seven (7) company paid holidays & 3 paid floating holidays


• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave &volunteer time)


• Discounted & free product


• Tuition reimbursement


• Opportunities for career advancement

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,200 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.

What does a Quality Technician do at Swire Coca-Cola?
The Quality Technician is responsible for assuring product conformity and compliance to internal and external quality & food safety standards established by the QA department, Company and regulatory requirements. This includes conducting various checks and testing of raw, in-process and finished products.

Job Details:
Schedule: 1pm - 9:30pm (Mon - Fri, OT and weekends, as needed)

Responsibilities:

• Perform standardized quality sampling and analysis during production: organize collected data into electronic data management system, and report variances and non-conformities to plant management


• Perform analysis of incoming, in process and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures. These tests may include, but are not limited to pH, titratable acidity, brix, organoleptic, carbon dioxide, density, total dissolved solids, microbiological sampling and testing, etc


• Uphold all safety practices to prevent injury from unsafe work practices and/or conditions. Report all safety hazards or potential hazards to the safety team representative and management


• Isolate any non-conforming ingredients, raw materials, or finished products and document information according to the Hold work guidelines and SOP


• Follow all required work instructions, work aids and forms as they pertain to Quality, Environment, Safety and Food Safety


• Understand, monitor and act accordingly to support: ISO-GFSI compliance, FDA-FSMA regulatory requirements, Food Safety & Quality programs as implemented by the company. This individual has the authority & responsibility to stop production should the product be out of specification and/or observed food safety or compliance breach


• Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene as outline by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for food processing facilities in CFR (Title 21, part 117) and current company GMP Policies


• Monitor and troubleshoot water treatment and wastewater treatment systems


• Actively participate in continuous improvement, lean practices, six sigma, 5S, food safety, environmental and plant safety programs


• Pursue excellence and continuously develop technical and personal skills to achieve plant-wide world class manufacturing environment


• Receive and review required documents for High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), crystalline fructose, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and 50% caustic


• Standardized and calibrate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment and processes


• Assist the Quality Assurance management team with any projects as designated

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or GED) required


• Bachelor's Degree Science Related Discipline preferred


• 2+ years Food Plant Quality Assurance required


• 2+ years Production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems required


• Strong analytical, computer or scientific skills with attention to detail and accuracy


• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials


• Ability to read, write, and speak English to properly understand and relay important safety and quality information


• Ability to make and keep detailed and complete records

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Apply Now and Share a Coke with Swire!

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Other details

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  Job Family
  Quality Management
  
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  Pay Type
  Hourly
  

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• Tempe VAF, 1850 W. Elliot Road, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America

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