Quality Assurance Lab Technician - Nights Job at Heartland Coca-Cola in Olathe

Overview

Quality Assurance Lab Technician - Nights at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company. This role supports QA activities to ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Days/Hours of Work: 5:00pm - 5:30am - 12 Hour Rotating Shifts

Job Summary

The QA Tech conducts checks and tests of raw, in-process, and finished products and/or processes to verify production of high-quality product. Follows SOPs and internal policies to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards as established by the QA department.

Job Responsibilities

• Uphold all safety practices to prevent injury; report hazards to the safety team and management.
• Monitor and perform plant sanitation, housekeeping and personal hygiene per GMPs for food processing facilities (CFR Title 21, Part 117) and company policies.
• Perform standardized quality samplings and audits during production; organize data into electronic logbooks/databases and report variances and non-conformities to plant management.
• Follow all required work instructions and documents pertaining to Quality, Environment, Safety, and Food Safety.
• Support ISO-GFSI compliance, FDA-FSMA regulatory requirements, and Food Safety & Quality programs; authority to stop production if product is out of specification or safety/compliance breach.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of incoming, in-process and finished materials using standardized procedures (e.g., sensory, pH, Titratable Acidity, Brix, CO2, Density, TDS, microbiological sampling and testing).
• Conduct package quality inspection and quality audits; isolate products not meeting standards.
• Standardize and calibrate laboratory equipment; troubleshoot systems, equipment, and processes for the department.
• Assist the Quality Assurance management team with projects as designated.
• Participate in continuous improvement opportunities, lean practices, six sigma, 5S, and safety programs.
• Pursue excellence and develop technical and personal skills to support a world-class manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing or as a lab technician preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a positive and engaged team atmosphere.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with lab safety and handling of hazardous materials; ability to read, write, and speak English to relay safety and quality information.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain interdepartmental relationships.
• Willingness to take instruction and execute effectively; able to take initiative and work independently at times.
• Reliable with flexible schedule.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and QA system applications.
• Prior experience using a forklift and order picker preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Vision: Constant; reading documents.
• Speaking: Constant; communication and reporting.
• Typing/texting: Frequent; keyboard use for day-to-day business.
• Mobility: Occasional travel within plant and office.
• Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds (laptop, tablet, handheld devices).

Pay: $24.00 an hour

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. We offer a range of beverages and value our people, customers, and community.

Benefits And Other Information

We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Pre-employment background check is required. Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status. Veteran friendly.

Requisition ID: 235405

Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC