Technician Laboratory 2nd Shift

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,874,000 - 3,783,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Training & Support

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking a Laboratory Technician to test and monitor finished beverages and water treatment, ensuring results meet QA specs and regulatory requirements. You will calibrate instruments and enter data per records.

The role supports a fast-paced production line, with emphasis on accuracy, safety and continuous improvement in a noisy, wet environment. Training and team support are provided.

Qualifications

• Follow work instructions and SOPs.
• Understanding of a laboratory environment and practices.
• Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to work in fast-paced food manufacturing with seasonal shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests to ensure product and package quality within specifications and regulations.
• Maintains and calibrates lab equipment for measurement accuracy.
• Maintains testing and calibration records in the LDMS system.
• Performs water quality tests following company specs and regulatory requirements.
• Creates quality holds on finished products for containment and investigation when tests fail.

Skills

SOP adherence

Laboratory environment understanding

Basic microbial knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing experience

Ability to stand/walk for extended

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LDMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 269326
• Locations: Indianapolis
• Pay Range: $20.86 - $27.46 Hourly, depending on experience
• Schedule: 2nd Shift

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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.