Quality Technician - Third Shift

Swirecc; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health coverage

HSA with company match

401(k) with company match

Free virtual primary care

Employee Assistance Program

Safety shoes provided

Company holidays

Paid time off

Discounted products

Career advancement

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Laboratory Technician to ensure product conformity and compliance with QA, safety, and regulatory standards. You will perform sampling and analysis on raw, in-process and finished products to support a world-class manufacturing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a science-related degree preferred, and 2+ years in food plant QA; you will calibrate lab equipment, monitor safety, and participate in continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline preferred.
• 2+ years in Food Plant Quality Assurance required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to relay safety and quality information.
• Strong analytical and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized quality sampling and analysis during production and report variances.
• Analyze raw, in-process and finished materials using approved procedures (pH, brix, etc.).
• Uphold safety practices and report hazards to management.
• Isolate non-conforming ingredients and document Hold procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Scientific skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science Related Discipline

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Join one of the largest bottlers and distributor s 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 wage s paid bi-weekly or optional pay on demand ; O vertime opportunities
• Health c overage ( 3 medical options , dental and vision)
• Health Savings Accounts w/ company match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ c ompany m atch
• F REE v irtual primary care, acute care & physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Safety Shoes annually for most roles
• Seven (7) c ompany paid holidays & 3 paid floating holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity /pa rental , disability leave & volunteer time )
• Discounted & f ree p roduct
• 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 helpmaintaina safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they willbe requiredto 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 requireoperatinga 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 regardrace, 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.