Technician Laboratory - 3rd Shift

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Nashville is seeking a Laboratory Technician to test and monitor finished beverage products and water treatment to ensure compliance with quality standards. You will calibrate lab instruments and enter data into the LDMS, supporting regulatory adherence and product integrity.

This role involves a 3rd shift schedule, with overtime and holiday work as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and up to 12 months of relevant experience; knowledge of Excel

Qualifications

• Must follow work instructions and SOPs.
• Basic lab environment knowledge.
• Basic microbial knowledge and aseptic techniques.
• Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

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.

Skills

SOP adherence

Lab testing

Aseptic techniques

Excel

Manufacturing environment

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Up to 12 months of work experience

Tools

LDMS

Job description

Requisition ID: 268150

Locations: Nashville

Pay Range: $28.82 - $31.03 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 3rd shift, Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays every 3 weeks. Overtime and holiday work will be required based on business needs.

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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.