Technician Laboratory

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

401(k) match

Health coverage

Stock purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Indianapolis is seeking a Technician Laboratory to test and monitor finished beverage products and water treatment, ensuring results align with QA specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role calibrates lab instruments, inputs data into the LDMS, and supports a rotating 6 pm–6 am schedule on a 2-2-3 pattern. Candidates should have a HS diploma and up to 12 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) is essential.
• Understanding of laboratory practices and a lab environment is preferred.
• Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques are desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data entry.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests to ensure product and package quality per specifications.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment for accuracy.
• Records results and inputs data into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS).
• Conducts water treatment quality tests per standards and regulations.
• Creates quality holds on products when tests fail to meet specs.

Skills

SOP adherence

Lab environment

Microbiology basics

Excel

Manufacturing experience

Stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Locations: Indianapolis

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

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

Locations: Indianapolis

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 Technician Laboratory tests and monitors finished beverage products and water treatment to ensure results are in accordance with company quality assurance specifications and regulatory requirements. The Technician Laboratory 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

Work Environment

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.