2 Rotating Schedule - Crew R4)

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing the necessary testing of raw materials, water, sweetener, and the finished product to ensure a high level of quality. This includes performing quality assurance tests, recording data, and making adjustments as needed. The role also involves maintaining inventory of testing supplies and chemicals, performing equipment backwashing and sanitation, and ensuring the cleanliness of the work area and water treatment room. Continuous monitoring of product quality and attending training to stay updated on industry standards are also key aspects of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
High mechanical aptitude.
Ability to use small hand tools necessary to modify, repair and perform setup/changeover of the product line in a timely manner.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
One (1) year general work experience required working with minimal supervision.
Ability to read.
Ability to respond to common inquiries.
Ability to write clearly and record very precise data.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Use of calculator in determining percentages.
Good understanding of basic algebraic calculations is necessary in calculating acidity of citrus based products.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied both written and verbal.
Must be very alert due to fast-paced environment and critical measurements being monitored.
Good computer skills for recording and tracking inventory, results of testing, reporting, and calculating batches.
Follow-up and attention to detail.
Stand and walk all of work shift.
Move quickly in an area that may be wet and slippery.
Squat and bend at the waist as necessary to move in, around and under conveyor lines.
Required to use small hand tools to make adjustments to line and assist with line changeovers.
Good hand/finger coordination that allows fine adjustments to be made quickly to avoid quality issues or line shutdowns.

Nice To Haves

Prior Quality Control experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform quality assurance tests and record data and any adjustments for such testing.
Conduct water treatment tests including chlorine level, turbidity, and alkalinity, and document results.
Mix treatment chemicals and perform TOA tests.
Perform weekly or as needed microbial testing and record keeping for water and sweetener.
Inspect incoming sweetener product and oversee the unloading process.
Calculate specific gravity (brix) of delivered sweetener volume and record keeping.
Test and record syrup pH, TOA, brix, and assay for finished syrup.
Test and record data on finished product carbonation, brix, TOA, assay, and pH.
Make machine adjustments based on test results.
Ensure proper closure application testing and record keeping for packaging.
Verify package code legibility and package temperature at dew point.
Maintain sufficient inventory levels of testing supplies and water treatment chemicals.
Perform water treatment backwashing and sanitation of the flo-mix, carbo-cooler, and filter.
Keep the work area in the lab clean and organized.
Maintain housekeeping of the water treatment room.
Continuously monitor product quality.
Attend training and seminars to stay abreast on quality standards of our industry.
Other duties may be assigned or requested.