Quality Technician - Third Shift

Swire Coca-Cola, USA; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free product discounts

Safety shoes provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola in Tempe is seeking a Laboratory Technician/Quality Technician to ensure product conformity and compliance with QA and regulatory standards. This role involves conducting tests on raw, in-process and finished products and maintaining accurate data records.

You will perform instrument-based analyses (pH, titratable acidity, brix, CO2, density, samples) and support ISO-GFSI, FDA-FSMA programs, with authority to halt production if quality is out of spec.

Qualifications

• Analytical, data handling and reporting skills required.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English for safety and quality communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized quality sampling and analysis during production and report variances.
• Conduct analyses of materials (pH, acidity, brix, CO2, density, etc.).
• Uphold safety practices and report hazards to management.
• Isolate non-conforming ingredients and document Hold procedures.
• Follow QA, GMP, and food-safety SOPs.
• Monitor ISO-GFSI, FDA-FSMA compliance and be able to stop production if out of spec.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Calibrate equipment and assist QA projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Scientific skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or related discipline

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

pH meter

CO2 measurement

Job description

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:

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• 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

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

Who is Swire Coca-Cola?

We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Job Details

Schedule: M-F, 9:00PM - 5:30AM (Alternating weekends and OT required as necessary)

Job Level: 1

What does a Quality Technician do at Swire Coca-Cola?

The Laboratory 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.

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
• Performs other duties as assigned
• 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 preferred
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials preferred
• 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

Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.

Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.

All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.