Night Shift Quality Technician

Swire Coca-Cola•West Valley City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for assuring product conformity and compliance to internal and external quality & food safety standards established by the QA department, Company and regulatory requirements. This includes conducting various checks and testing of raw, in-process and finished products.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED) required
Ability to read, write, and speak English to properly understand and relay important safety and quality information
Ability to make and keep detailed and complete records

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Science Related Discipline preferred
2+ years Food Plant Quality Assurance required
2+ years Production experience may substitute for the QA experience or demonstrated proficiency in Quality Systems required
Strong analytical, computer or scientific skills preferred
Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials preferred

Responsibilities

Perform standardized quality sampling and analysis during production: organize collected data into electronic data management system, and report variances and non-conformities to plant management
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.
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
Isolate any non-conforming ingredients, raw materials, or finished products and document information according to the Hold work guidelines and SOP
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
Performs other duties as assigned
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
Monitor and troubleshoot water treatment and wastewater treatment systems
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
Receive and review required documents for High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), crystalline fructose, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and 50% caustic
Standardized and calibrate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot systems, equipment and processes
Assist the Quality Assurance management team with any projects as designated

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