Quality Technician

Swire Coca-Cola•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Quality Technician assures product conformity and compliance with internal and external quality and food safety standards established by the QA department, the company, and regulatory requirements. The role conducts checks and testing of raw, in-process, and finished products and supports plant quality, food safety, environmental, and safety programs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with overtime and weekends required based on business need.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of food plant Quality Assurance experience, or 2 years of production experience as a substitute for QA experience, or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems.
Strong analytical, computer, or scientific skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Familiarity with laboratory safety and handling hazardous materials.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to understand and relay important safety and quality information.
Ability to make and maintain detailed, complete records.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline.

Responsibilities

Perform standardized quality sampling and analysis during production, organize collected data in an electronic data management system, and report variances and non-conformities to plant management.
Analyze incoming, in-process, and finished materials using standardized procedures, including tests such as pH, titratable acidity, Brix, organoleptic testing, carbon dioxide, density, total dissolved solids, and microbiological sampling and testing.
Follow safety practices to prevent injury and report safety hazards or potential hazards to the safety team representative and management.
Isolate non-conforming ingredients, raw materials, and finished products, and document information according to Hold work guidelines and SOP.
Follow required work instructions, work aids, and forms related to Quality, Environment, Safety, and Food Safety.
Understand, monitor, and support ISO-GFSI compliance, FDA-FSMA regulatory requirements, and company food safety and quality programs; stop production when product is out of specification or a food safety or compliance breach is observed.
Monitor plant sanitation and personal hygiene according to Good Manufacturing Practices for food processing facilities under CFR Title 21, Part 117, and company GMP policies.
Monitor and troubleshoot water treatment and wastewater treatment systems.
Participate in continuous improvement, lean practices, Six Sigma, 5S, food safety, environmental, and plant safety programs.
Develop technical and personal skills to support a plant-wide world-class manufacturing environment.
Receive and review required documents for High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), crystalline fructose, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and 50% caustic.
Standardize and calibrate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot systems, equipment, and processes.
Assist the Quality Assurance management team with designated projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages paid bi-weekly or optional pay on demand.
Overtime opportunities.
Health coverage with three medical options, dental, and vision.
Health Savings Accounts with company match.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Free virtual primary care, acute care, and physical therapy.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Free annual safety shoes for most roles.
Seven company-paid holidays and three paid floating holidays.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental leave, disability leave, and volunteer time.
Discounted and free product.
Tuition reimbursement.
Opportunities for career advancement.