1st Shift Quality Technician - Microbiology

Swire Coca-Cola • Tempe, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be responsible for monitoring, conducting various checks and testing of; raw, in process and finished products/processes confirming compliance to quality & food safety standards as established by the QA department, internal and regulatory requirements while adhering to standardized company policies and practices.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree in science related field preferred
• 2+ years’ experience of Food Plant Quality Assurance
• 5+ years of production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials

Nice To Haves

• Microbiology Experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Uphold all safety practices to prevent injury from unsafe work practices and/or conditions. Report all safety hazards or potential hazards to the safety team representative and management
• Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene as outline by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for food processing facilities in CFR (Title 21, part 117) and current company GMP Policies
• Perform standardized quality sampling & checks during production; organize collected data into electronic logbooks, databases, and report variances and non-conformities to plant management
• Follow all required work instructions, work aids and forms as they pertain to Quality, Environment, Safety and Food Safety
• Understand, monitor and act accordingly to support: ISO-GFSI compliance, FDA-FSMA regulatory requirements, Food Safety & Quality programs as implemented by the company. This individual has the authority & responsibility to stop production should the product be out of specification and/or observed food safety or compliance breach
• Perform analysis of incoming, in process and finished materials using analytical standardized procedures. These tests may include, but are not limited to: pH, Titratable Acidity, Brix, Organoleptic, Carbon Dioxide, Density, Total Dissolved Solids, Microbiological Sampling and testing, etc.
• Standardized and calibrate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment and processes
• Assist the Quality Assurance management team with any projects as designated
• Actively participate in continuous improvement, lean practices, six sigma, 5S, food safety, environmental and plant safety programs
• Pursue excellence and continuously develop technical and personal skills to achieve plant-wide world class manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly or optional pay on demand; Overtime opportunities
• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision)
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care & physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Safety Shoes annually for most roles
• Seven (7) company paid holidays & 3 paid floating holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave &volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED