Technician Laboratory

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 77,164,886 - 78,597,590; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Laboratory Technician to test and monitor finished beverage products and water treatment to ensure QA and regulatory compliance.

The role calibrates lab instruments, inputs data per records, and supports quality assurance throughout production. Shift is 6 pm–6 am on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Up to 12 months of work experience preferred.
• Basic microbiology knowledge and aseptic techniques are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests to ensure product and package quality meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment; ensure measurement accuracy.
• Enter data and maintain records in the Lab Data Management System (LDMS).
• Carry out water treatment quality tests following quality specs and regulations.
• Create quality holds on finished products for containment and investigation when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow SOPs

Basic microbiology

Aseptic techniques

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Pay Range: $26.93 - $27.43, depending on experience

Schedule: 6 pm to 6 am on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule

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Job Overview

The TechnicianLaboratory tests and monitors finished beverage products and water treatment to ensure results are in accordance with company quality assurance specifications and regulatory requirements. The TechnicianLaboratory calibrates lab instruments and inputs data per record of results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs tests to ensure product and package quality of finished beverage products are within company quality specifications and regulatory requirements
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy
• Maintains testing and calibration records and results through data entry into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS)
• Performs water treatment quality tests following company quality specifications and regulatory requirements
• Creates quality holds on finished beverage products for containment and investigation when quality tests do not meet specifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to follow work instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures
• Understanding of a laboratory environment and laboratory practices preferred
• Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with seasonal temperatures, flexible shifts, and weekend and holiday work based on business needs unless specified otherwise by a CBA
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk manufacturing floor, climb stairs, and lift up to 25lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.