Syrup Technician

Swire Coca-Cola, USA; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Career advancement

Safety Shoes

Bonus holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted & free product

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola is hiring a Syrup Technician in Utah. The role focuses on receiving and storing concentrate, batching syrups, and monitoring syrup flow to production lines. You will help ensure safety, quality, and proper documentation while working in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment.

The position requires 2+ years as a lab technician and 1+ years in production or mixing and batching, with strong computer skills. Overtime and lifting responsibilities are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years lab technician experience required.
• 1+ years production/manufacturing experience or 1+ years mixing and batching in food/beverage industry preferred.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling hazardous materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Batch syrup according to CCNA recipe.
• Clean and sanitize syrup room and equipment per SSOPs.
• Uphold safety practices and report hazards.
• Analyze incoming, in-process and finished materials.
• Manage concentrate and raw material inventories.
• Operate recipe management computer system.
• Become PIT forklift certified.
• Follow quality, environmental, safety and food safety policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.

Skills

Lab technician experience

Production experience

Mixing and batching

Lab safety familiarity

Lift 65 pounds

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Join one of the largest bottlers and distributor 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; Overtime opportunities
• Health c overage (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/paternity, 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-Th, 8:00 AM-6:30 PM + Friday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM (Overtime and weekends required based on business need)

Job Level: 2

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

The Syrup Technician is responsible for properly receiving and storing concentrate and sweetener, batching syrups scheduled for production according to detailed instructions, monitoring and control of syrup flowing to the production lines, and sanitation within the Syrup Room and associated equipment. Validation and testing of inbound raw materials is occasionally required.

Responsibilities:

• Batch Syrup as per CCNA recipe
• Clean and sanitize the syrup room and associated equipment including tanks, lines, manifolds, valves, floors and walls using required personal protective equipment (PPE) and according to relevant work instructions and SSOPs
• Uphold all safety practices to prevent injury from unsafe work practices and conditions. Report all safety hazards to management
• Perform analysis of incoming, in process and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures
• Receive, monitor and report on concentrate and raw material inventories
• Utilize recipe management computer system
• Become certified to operate a Powered Industrial Truck/Forklift (PIT) to move raw materials
• Follow all required work instructions, work aids and forms as they pertain to Quality, Environmental, Safety & Food Safety Policies
• Understand, monitor and act accordingly to support the following: ISO/GFSI compliance, FDA/USDA regulatory requirements, Food Safety & Quality Programs as implemented by the company
• Keep accurate and detailed documentation

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or GED) required
• 2+ years Lab technician experience required
• 1+ years Production/ manufacturing experience required OR
• 1+ years Mixing and Batching experience in the food of beverage industry preferred
• Familiarity with lab safety, handling hazardous materials preferred
• Ability to lift 65 pounds
• Must be computer proficient, Microsoft Suite

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.