Technician Laboratory

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking a Laboratory Technician to test and monitor finished beverage products and water treatment to ensure compliance with QA specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role calibrates lab instruments and records results accurately in LDMS. The ideal candidate will perform quality tests in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing setting, with standard SOPs and basic Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge from up to 12 months of work experience.
• Ability to follow work instructions and SOPs.
• Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques.
• Basic computer skills including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests to ensure product and package quality within specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Maintains testing and calibration records and entries in the Lab Data Management System (LDMS).
• Performs water treatment quality tests per quality specs and regulatory requirements.
• Creates quality holds on finished beverages for containment and investigation when tests fail.

Skills

Excel

Lab environment

Manufacturing exp

SOP adherence

Data entry

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LDMS

Job description

Requisition ID: 268407

Locations: Roanoke

Pay Range: $26.93 - $29.00, depending on experience

Schedule: (Monday - Friday 6p-6ap, 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

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.