Technician Laboratory 1st Shift

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Ongoing training

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to test and monitor finished beverages and water treatment, ensuring compliance with quality specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on calibrating lab instruments, recording results in the LDMS, and performing water quality tests to support product quality. The position offers a 1st shift schedule, competitive benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

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 results in LDMS.
• Performs water treatment quality tests following company specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Creates quality holds on finished beverage products for containment and investigation when tests fail.

Skills

Lab testing

Calibration

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing experience

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LDMS

Job description

Locations: Indianapolis

Pay Range: $20.86 - $27.46 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 1st Shift

Requisition ID: 269329

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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.

• Competitive Benefits: Health coverage + paid time off
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Training & Support: Ongoing learning opportunities

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.